Carpobrotus Species, Coastal Pig Face, Perth Ice Plant
Carpobrotusvirescens

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Carpobrotus (kar-poh-BROH-tus)
Species: virescens (veer-ES-enz)

Synonym:Carpobrotus abbreviatus

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum abbreviatum

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum edule var. virescens

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum virescens

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting