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    Carpobrotus sp. Ex. Las Cruces, NM

    Also Known As

    • Hottentot plant
    • Ice Plant
    • Pigface

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Carpobrotus sp. Ex. Las Cruces, NM plant details

    Carpobrotus sp. Ex. Las Cruces, NM is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpobrotus sp. Ex. Las Cruces, NM

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
    Uses: firescaping/fire wise

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpobrotus sp. Ex. Las Cruces, NM

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vigorous spreading plant with big fleshy leaves. From a Las Cruces garden, hardy to 10 °F in dry winter climates.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Carpobrotus sp. Ex. Las Cruces, NM plant

    How to Grow Carpobrotus sp. Ex. Las Cruces, NM

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Carpobrotus chilensis [Pistol River, OR]

    aka Mesembryanthemum chilensis, Sea Fig

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 72"-144"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Carpobrotus chilensis [Pistol River, OR] flower by Franco Folini
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