Carpobrotus growing succulent creeping subshrub of the genus Carpobrotus also known as Pig face, Carpobrotus perennial evergreen plant, used as edible plant for the fruits and some species for the edible leaves but mostly used as ornamental drought tolerant plant and ground cover plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, tropic, desert or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8+.
Leaves color green in linear, the leaf is fleshy and some species the leaves can be edible.
Carpobrotus flower
Flower color can be: white, red, orange, yellow, pink or purple with multi petals.
Fruit edible the color is green in a fig shape
Carpobrotus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Carpobrotus growing and care:
Well-drained soil, sandy soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Recommended planting season?
All year
Pests and diseases:
Snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant?
5-20 cm (2-8 inches) height, width as long as possible
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
White, orange, yellow, red, pink or purple flower with multi petals
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Summer / Autumn / Winter
Fruits pests or diseases:
Snails, slugs
What can be done with big quantities of Carpobrotus fruits?
Jams, salad, eaten raw, pickles, cooked, dried
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
1 year
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant establish young full growth
Information about leaves:
Green or red leaves in linear, the leaf is fleshy
Uses of Carpobrotus leaves:
Cooked, raw, pickle
Scientific name:
Carpobrotus
