pigface

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An evergreen, spreading or trailing shrub with succulent stems that can spread to form mats 3m or more in length. Fleshy, curved leaves are triangular in cross section and up to around 15cm long. Solitary yellow flowers fading to pink to 15cm in diameter may be followed by yellow, fig-like fruits

Scientific classification

Species: pigface (Carpobrotus edulis)
Genus: Carpobrotus
Family: Aizoaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Matforming · Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of pigface

Distribution map

Southern Africa (Cape)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of pigface

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pigface care guide

Soak and dry method; water thoroughly when soil is dry
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Soak and dry method; water thoroughly when soil is dry

Fertilizing

Monthly with dilute fertilizer during growing season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes

Growing

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND WALES, NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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