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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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    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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