Comments on: Dorotheanthus ‘Mezoo’ Aptenia Trailing Succulent

By: diane

diane — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:37:07 +0000

I use a heating mat or another name is germinating mat , this aids in faster root development. Since a succulent they will not do well rooting in water..sorry this is late!
Diane

By: Mary Kay Cockley

Mary Kay Cockley — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:37:31 +0000

Diane:
On 6/23/10 you stated that you propagate them using bottom & a dome lid. What do you mean by “bottom heat”? I’ve tried putting the pieces in water but they rot. Thank you.

By: diane

diane — Sat, 14 May 2011 12:55:35 +0000

If you live in the states, I should have some of these available later this May and will post online , just go to the link on the right that states buy plants online.. this will take you to my ebay account.. thanks for asking..

By: Anne Cash

Anne Cash — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:48:23 +0000

I want to purchase a Mezoo Doreanthus! I’m not so great on the computer so after looking at 40,000,000+ plants I still haven’t found a Mezoo to buy! Can you help? Thanks, Anne

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:31:37 +0000

Can’t resist. This is an Aptenia. Often called A. cordifolia, but actually a hybrid of A. cordifolia x. haeckeliana (called ‘Red Apple’). This is the variegated version of ‘Red Apple’, properly called ‘Mezoo’.

With Doreanthus they probably meant Dorotheanthus.

By: diane

diane — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:09:27 +0000

Hi, it is called both names and I believe the same plant.. I am sure many plants can revert back to what is crossed to come up with this varieties, hostas do this all the time..

When I purchased this plant a couple years ago, the tag stated Mezoo Doreanthus, but lately I have seen the same plant name Aptenia .

I hope this helped

Diane

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:06:27 +0000

Hi Diane

Nice site.

D. ‘Mezoo’ is something I’ve been curious about.

It sure doesn’t look like any Doreanthus I’ve seen. However, it does look an awful lot like Aptenia cordifolia.

I’ve had it, purchased as D. ‘Mezoo’ from Lowe’s, and my plants sure looked like that Aptenia. I’ve had parts revert to non-variegated, which also looked just like plain green Aptenia.

Do you know anything about it or have any thoughts?

Thanks!

By: diane

diane — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:30:31 +0000

Mary, I just cut lengths of a few inches and used bottom heat and kept moist with a dome lid, worked great for me..

By: mary

mary — Sun, 30 May 2010 19:22:06 +0000

How do I make cutting from a Mezoo Doreanthus?
I just love this plant. Thank you Mary,

By: diane

diane — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:54:39 +0000

Hi Kylee, it appears to be pretty easy to keep inside, I am taking cuttings off for this season.. I really like this plant.. and you photo is fantastic.. Hopefully you can find it again this year..

Diane