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Carpobrotus edulis

Also Known As

  • Mesembryanthemum edulis
  • Cape Fig
  • Fig Marigold
  • Highway Iceplant
  • Hottentot Fig

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Carpobrotus edulis plant details

Carpobrotus edulis is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpobrotus edulis

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpobrotus edulis

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor . Magenta Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Carpobrotus edulis plant

How to Grow Carpobrotus edulis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • magenta
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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