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Pigface

Carpobrotus subulatus

Aizoaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Carpobrotus subulatus, commonly known as Pigface, is a perennial ornamental succulent that thrives in full sun with low water requirements. It grows to a height of 0.1–0.2 meters and blooms with yellow flowers from July to September. This evergreen plant prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is suitable for USDA zones 9–11. It attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.1–0.2 m

Spread

0.2–0.3 m

Zones

9–11

Flower colors

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Growing Tips

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun.
  • Watering: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy, loamy, or chalky soils.
  • Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11.
  • Pollinators: Attracts bees and other beneficial insects.
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