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Genus: Carpobrotus
Species: edulis
Family Name: Aizoaceae/Ficoidaceae
Seed Catalogue No.: 277L
English Name(s): Hottentot Fig
Hardiness: Hardy, Tender
Lifecycle: Perennial
Type: Cacti / Succulent
Colour: Pink/Rose
Flowers: May, June, July
Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Type: Sand
Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Moisture: Well-drained
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Germination Instructions
Sow under glass. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 21-23°C. Lower night temperatures are beneficial. Germination takes 7-10 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing Instructions
Prefers a dry, sandy soil in full sun. Can tolerate drought. Can tolerate coastal exposure. Often used to prevent soil erosion in sandy soils.
Cultivation Instructions
Not frost resistant and can be killed by temperatures below -2°C. Offer frost-free winter protection if required. Flowers only open in the afternoon. Propagate via cuttings at any time during the growing season.
When to Sow
Approximate number of seeds per packet: 20
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Carpobrotus edulis
