Pig Face

Pig Face

Carpobrotus rossii

Description

Meet our amazing ground covering succulent, perfect for coastal areas! It's a speedy grower that can spread up to 3 metres wide and is super hardy, so you don't have to worry about it dying off anytime soon. One of its coolest features is the gorgeous, large, silky purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer. And the best part? They're not just beautiful - they're also resistant to drought, salt, and frost! This succulent loves a well-drained soil with a mix of clay loam and sandy textures. It's super versatile and can be used for more than just its stunning looks - it's actually really good at stabilizing dunes too! But wait, there's more! The leaves are not only gorgeous but also edible and salty, making them perfect for snacking on fresh, steaming, or pickling. And if you get bitten by insects, the juice from the leaves can be used to relieve the itch. And let's not forget about the fruit - it's edible, tastes like figs with a salty twist, and ripens up red when ready to eat!

Plant Details

📏 Growth & Size

Height: 0.4m
Width: 3m
Growth Habit: Evergreen, Spreading
Plant Type: Ground cover

â˜€ī¸ Growing Conditions

Light: Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Soil Type: Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil
Soil Moisture: Dry, Well-drained
Climate Zone: Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

🌸 Flowers & Wildlife

Flower Color: Pink, Purple
Flowering Time: Spring, Summer
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

â„šī¸ Additional Info

Family: Aizoaceae
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost
Special Uses: Edible, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Suitable For: Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant