Hottentot Fig
Synonym: Carpobrotus aequilateralus, Mesembryanthemum chilensis, Mesembryanthemum aequilaterale
Family: Aizoaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10,12-24 USDA: 9b-11 Heat Tolerance: Needs afternoon shade and regular water Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: South Africa Growth Habits: Succulent perennial ground cover Watering Needs: Little water once established Propagation: Cuttings, seeds |
This plant is established on the Pacific coast of the Americas, but it is a foreign invader. Contrarily to what the name chilensis seems to indicate : chilensis comes from the Latine for "from Chile", it is actually native to South Africa.
As for its cousin Carpobrotus edulis, leaves and fruit are edible.
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