Carpobrotus Species, Giant Pigface, Sally-My-Handsome, Sour Fig
Carpobrotusacinaciformis

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Carpobrotus (kar-poh-BROH-tus)
Species: acinaciformis (ah-see-na-SEE-for-mis)

Synonym:Abryanthemum acinaciforme

Synonym:Carpobrotus concavus

Synonym:Carpobrotus laevigatus

Synonym:Carpobrotus rubrocinctus

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme

Category

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored