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Hottentot Fig

Carpobrotus Edulis

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Overview

The Hottentot Fig, Carpobrotus edulis, is a ground-hugging succulent with vibrant daisy-like flowers spanning up to 4 inches wide. Native to South Africa, this perennial is ideal for growing in USDA zones 9-11 and flourishes in full sun. With its fast growth, it reaches 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 2 to 5 feet, requiring minimal water once established. Its fleshy triangular leaves add texture to coastal landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Climate Arid
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — is a ground-hugging succulent with vibrant daisy-like flowers spanning up to 4 inches wide
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — Native to South Africa, this perennial is ideal for growing in USDA zones 9-11 and flourishes in full sunHottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — it reaches 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 2 to 5 feetHottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — requiring minimal water once establishedHottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — Its fleshy triangular leaves add texture to coastal landscapesHottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — commonly known as the Hottentot Fig or Ice PlantHottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — is a sprawling succulent that hails from the South African coast+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Aizoaceae
Climate
Arid

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Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — is a ground-hugging succulent with vibrant daisy-like flowers spanning up to 4 inches wide
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — Native to South Africa, this perennial is ideal for growing in USDA zones 9-11 and flourishes in full sun
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — it reaches 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 2 to 5 feet
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — requiring minimal water once established
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — Its fleshy triangular leaves add texture to coastal landscapes
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — commonly known as the Hottentot Fig or Ice Plant
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — is a sprawling succulent that hails from the South African coast
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — A hardy and resilient plant, it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — The Hottentot Fig is known for its ability to form dense mats spread across an astonishing 6 to 8 feet
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — with individual plants standing about 18 inches high
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — triangular leaves are a distinguishing characteristic

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