Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aizoaceae

Genus:

Carpobrotus

Species:

Carpobrotus × virgilianus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, magenta

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

AUS

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Succulent tissues burn readily but can resprout from roots after fire; often increases post-fire in invaded areas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Propagates readily from stem cuttings; seed germination straightforward at warm temperatures with adequate moisture.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI