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Carpobrotus Species, Angular Pigface, Pigface

Carpobrotusglaucescens

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Carpobrotus (kar-poh-BROH-tus)
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Species
glaucescens (glaw-KES-kens)
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Synonym
Mesembryanthemum glaucescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height

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Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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The Australian variant Carpobrotus glaucescens (Pigface)
is highly valued for its salty-sweet little fruit in the hot season (afte...Read More

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