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Carpobrotus glaucescens (Angular pigface)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Other names
Angular pigface, Pigface, Mesembryanthemum glaucescens, Angular sea fig
Genus
Carpobrotus Carpobrotus
Species
C. glaucescens - C. glaucescens is a tender, mat-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial with thick, three-angled, edible, grey- to bright green leaves and, in spring and summer, daisy-like, bright magenta flowers followed by edible, slightly salty, reddish-purple fruit.
Carpobrotus glaucescens is: Evergreen
Habit
Prostrate, Spreading
Flower
Magenta in Spring; Magenta in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs Mealybugs
General care
Propagation
Sow seed at 15 degrees Celsius. Root stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Carpobrotus glaucescens (Angular pigface) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Gravel, Greenhouse, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, plant in poor, sharply-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates wind, salt spray, light shade, and drought. In frost-prone areas, overwinter indoors or treat as an annual. Under glass, grow in 2 parts each loam and sharp sand, 1 part leaf mould. Water and feed regularly in growth, sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Other names
Angular pigface, Pigface, Mesembryanthemum glaucescens, Angular sea fig
Genus
Carpobrotus Carpobrotus
Species
C. glaucescens - C. glaucescens is a tender, mat-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial with thick, three-angled, edible, grey- to bright green leaves and, in spring and summer, daisy-like, bright magenta flowers followed by edible, slightly salty, reddish-purple fruit.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Prostrate, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Magenta in Spring; Magenta in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation
Sow seed at 15 degrees Celsius. Root stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Carpobrotus glaucescens (Angular pigface) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Gravel, Greenhouse, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, plant in poor, sharply-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates wind, salt spray, light shade, and drought. In frost-prone areas, overwinter indoors or treat as an annual. Under glass, grow in 2 parts each loam and sharp sand, 1 part leaf mould. Water and feed regularly in growth, sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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