Disphyma Species, Pig's Face, Maori Ice Plant, Horokaka
Disphymaaustrale

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Disphyma (dis-FY-muh)
Species: australe (aw-STRAL-ee)

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting