| Botanical name | Carpobrotus edulis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | It bears yellow flowers that turn pink with age. |
| Common name(s) | Hottentot fig, sour fig |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A robust succulent plant with long, trailing stems (up to 2m) and fleshy, three-sided leaves. |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance and needs very little water. |
| Fruit | The Hottentot fig has edible fruits. |
| Soil conditions | All species are excellent on embankments and can tolerate poor soil, even sandy coastal dunes. |
| Uses | The fruit can be eaten fresh or made into a jam. |
| Interesting planting ideas | All species are excellent on embankments. |
| Propagation | Propagate by runners or a piece of stem. Plant directly 700 mm – 1 m apart and keep wet for a few days. |
Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot fig, sour fig)
- Botanical name: Carpobrotus edulis
- Common name(s): Hottentot fig, sour fig
- Categories: Aloes and Succulents, Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A robust succulent plant with long, trailing stems (up to 2m) and fleshy, three-sided leaves. It bears yellow flowers that turn pink with age, followed by edible fruits. All species are excellent on embankments and can tolerate poor soil, even sandy coastal dunes.
Botanical Pronunciation: kar-poe-BROE-tus ED-yoo-liss
Carpobrotus edulis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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It bears yellow flowers that turn pink with age.
A robust succulent plant with long, trailing stems (up to 2m) and fleshy, three-sided leaves.
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