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Aizoaceae
Carpobrotus Species, Coastal Pig Face, Perth Ice Plant
Carpobrotus virescens
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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
virescens
(veer-ES-enz)
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Synonym
Carpobrotus abbreviatus
Mesembryanthemum abbreviatum
Mesembryanthemum edule var. virescens
Mesembryanthemum virescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
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)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
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
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
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