Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aizoaceae

Genus:

Carpobrotus

Species:

Carpobrotus parviflorus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, magenta

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

ZAF

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without special treatment. Can also propagate easily from stem cuttings.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI