Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aizoaceae

Genus:

Carpobrotus

Species:

Carpobrotus deliciosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, magenta, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm temperatures. Can also propagate easily from cuttings which is the preferred method.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI