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How to grow Carpobrotus edulis growing and care: Well-drained 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 and control
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 indoor 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 Yellow or pink-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 edulis 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 edulis leaves: Cooked, raw, pickle
Scientific name: Carpobrotus edulis
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