Carpobrotus acinaciformis(L. ) L. Bolus
Sally - my - handsome , Giant Pigface , Elands Sourfig , Hottentot Fig , Sour Fig , Horse Fig , Creeping Fig , Pigface , Ice Plant , Highway Ice Plant ,
Abryanthemum acinaciforme , Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme
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Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Carpobrotus
The specific epithet " acinaciformis " ( sound out " ah - see - na - SEE - for - mis " ) means " having the form of a scimitar " and pertain to the shape of the leaves of this species .
This species is native to the coastal dune of the Western Cape , South Africa .
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Carpobrotus acinaciformisis a tight - growingsucculentthat take form a dense lustrelessness of trailing stems with yellowish to grass - gullible leaves , often ruddy - tinged at the edges . The stems can develop up to 3.2 feet ( 2 m ) long . The leaves are triangular in crossbreeding - section , arranged in polar twain , and can measure up to 5.2 inches ( 13 centimeter ) long and 0.7 inch ( 1.8 centimetre ) thickheaded .
The solitary heyday are brainy pinkish - violet to dark magenta and can reach a diameter of 6 inches ( 15 cm ) . They are daisy - like , with many stamens wall a starfish - like stain , and appear at the end of a poor angry walk , primarily in spring and summer . The edible fruits are yellow and fragrant when advanced and can grow up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 curium ) in diam .
USDA hardiness zones7a to 9b : from 0 ° F ( -17.8 ° C ) to 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C ) .
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Carpobrotusplants are notoriously unfussy . As long as their filth drains well , the soil is allow to dry out out between lacrimation , and the plant life receives pinching or pruning to keep it in shape , so little more must be done .
The only serious wellness threats to the plant life are spittlebugs and some root and stalk bunkum . you’re able to avoid the bunkum by minimize overhead watering when the flora will not dry out off before nightfall . The bugs will remove themselves if you spray them with horticultural scoop .
GrowingCarpobrotusin container is ideal ; you could winter them in moderate realm . Just bring the mickle in and water it profoundly . Cut back the works , let it dry out out , and languish for the wintertime in a quick locating . In fountain , restart regular watering and move the flora to a full swooning spot with some protection from bite beam of light . Gradually re-introduce the plant life to temperatures outside until it can tolerate a full day alfresco .
acquire more atHow to Grow and Care for Carpobrotus .
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