Carpobrotus edulis

RHS Plant Profile
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Synonyms

Lampranthus edulis

Shrubs

This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK – see Cultivation section for details. An evergreen, mat‑forming succulent perennial with trailing, rooting stems, capable of spreading 3m or more. Fleshy, curved leaves up to 15cm long are triangular in cross‑section. Yellow flowers up to 15cm in diameter fade to pink and may be followed by yellow, fig‑like fleshy fruits

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming, Trailing
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
S Africa (Cape)

How to Grow

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981) and the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 as an invasive non-native species. It is an offence to plant or cause it to grow in the wild in the UK. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

See cultivation notes

Pests

See cultivation notes

Diseases

See cultivation notes