The Other Mesembs

Carpobrotus

Species List from Mesembs of the World
Carpobrotus acinaciformis
Carpobrotus aequilaterus
Carpobrotus chilensis
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Carpobrotus dimidiatus
Carpobrotus edulis var. edulis
Carpobrotus edulis
var. parviflorus
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Carpobrotus mellei
Carpobrotus modestus
Carpobrotus muirii
Carpobrotus quadrifidus
Carpobrotus rossii
Carpobrotus virescens

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Carpobrotus edulis
Carpobrotus edulis
The Plant

HABIT: A large ground cover used for bank stabilization (too large for most gardens). Huge flowers and fruit.

CULTIVATION: Takes full sun and temperatures just below freezing. Grows all year.

PROPAGATION: Easy from stem cuttings that can be placed in the ground where you want it to grow.

Carpobrotus edulis
The Flower
Carpobrotus sp.'Pigface Pink'
Carpobrotus sp.'Pigface Pink'
The Plant

HABIT: A small ground cover plant. Can be grown in a pot.

CULTIVATION: So far it has taken a few nights of freezing temperatures and has done well in the full sun and heat.

PROPAGATION: I haven't tried to propagate this one yet.

Carpobrotus sp.'Pigface Pink'
The Flowers

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