Botanical Name: Carpobrotus edulis
Common Name: Hottentot fig Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape wide spreading, prostrate plant, stems tend to root at nodes, conspicuous fleshy leaves point mostly upwards Height 6-12" Spread indefinite Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers sandy soils, tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 12-24); prefers coastal locations Morphology: Leaves modified pinnate; knife shaped, 3-sided, fleshy, dull green, oppositely arranged, 3-5" long Flowers yellow or pale rose, solitary, many narrow petals, numerous stamens, 2-3" wide flowers – spring through summer Fruit 1" wide fleshy capsule Propagation: softwood or semihardwood cuttings Usage: large scale ground cover for its interesting foliage and drought tolerance, good for large open dry areas, avoid steep slopes because of excess weight Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak, very drought tolerant after established Fertilizing little is needed Pruning head back ends to keep in bounds Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Aizoaceae Notes: |
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