Hottentot fig

Carpobrotus species

Cacti and Succulents, Fruits and Vegetables

Surface sow onto well-draining medium, 65-75F/18-24C; dark may aid germination. Can also grow from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Good ground cover. Can be grown potbound in light, well-drained soil, good light. Hardy to zones 9, and may be semi-hardy to colder climates, i.e. even in northern Europe

Carpobrotus edulis known also as the Hottentot fig, or iceplant, and as Mesembryanthemum edule. Hardy zone 9-10

See Also

Banjo fig (Ficus lyrata)
Banyan fig (Ficus retusa)
Prickly pear, Indian fig (Opuntia ficus-indica)
Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina)

Related Topics

Cacti and Succulents
Cuttings
Fruits and Vegetables
Growth Media
Soil

 
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