Ask the Expert: Can you identify this plant? It likes sun.. The flowers are bright pink -Phyllis Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Replay: Phyllis, The plant looks like an Aptenia cordifolia variegata. This sun-loving, drought tolerant succulent is sometimes called Heart-leaf Ice plant because the hot pink bloom resembles Delosperma's (Hardy Ice plant) vibrant pink bloom. Originating in South Africa, this plant yearns for hot temperatures and thrives in drought-like conditions. Frost, however, is not its friend and must have protect from the winter cold. Classified as a zone 9 - 10 plant, with protection it can survive in zone 8. Hope this information was helpful. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new [...]