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
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

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

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

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