Carpobrotus Species, Ice Plant, Sea Fig

Carpobrotuschilensis

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carpobrotus (kar-poh-BROH-tus)
Species
chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Mesembryanthemum aequilaterale var. chiloense
Mesembryanthemum chilense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Citrus Heights, California

San Dimas, California

VALLEY VILLAGE, California

Hatteras, North Carolina

Florence, Oregon(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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negative
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| November 2019 | neutral

I brought a piece of sea fig home from a trip to San Francisco but it hasn’t survived a bit of neglect. Does anyone know how I can get ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | September 2016 | negative

The California Invasive Plant Council has listed this species as an invasive pest. It is widely naturalized in coastal California and the...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2011 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are: Mesembryanthemum aequilaterale var. decagynum.

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M
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | positive

A mat forming plant with trailing, rooting stems and narrow succulent leaves.Seen along the Pacific Coast from Oregon to Mexico.
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