Carpobrotus edulis
pigface
An evergreen, spreading or trailing shrub with succulent stems that can spread to form mats 3m or more in length. Fleshy, curved leaves are triangular in cross section and up to around 15cm long. Solitary yellow flowers fading to pink to 15cm in diameter may be followed by yellow, fig-like fruits
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Africa (Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND WALES, NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information
Propagation
Please see cultivation notes
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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