Eland's Sour-fig

Eland's Sour-fig Care

Carpobrotus Acinaciformis

What is the plant

Carpobrotus acinaciformis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in).It is hardy to zone (UK) 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -1°C

Hardiness zone

7a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water moderately from early spring to the end of autumn, and keep the compost quite dry when the plants are dormant watering, only if the plant starts shrivelling (, but they will generally grow even in winter if given water)
Sunlight
Provide maximum light all the year round.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.

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Temperature
Plants are not very frost resistant and can be killed by temperatures below about -2°c.
Container
In areas prone to frost, grow in an intermediate greenhouse or conservatory, in pots of cactus compost, obtainable from good garden centres.
Popularity
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