Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aizoaceae

Genus:

Carpobrotus

Species:

Carpobrotus × accedens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

ZAF

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Succulent tissue makes it relatively fire-resistant; often survives fire but does not require fire for regeneration.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Primarily spreads vegetatively via rooting stems; seed germination occurs readily in warm conditions without treatment.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI