Hottentot Fig
Carpobrotus edulis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aizoaceae
- Genus:
- Carpobrotus
- Species:
- Carpobrotus edulis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Florida
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates saline conditions