Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, allowing for good drainage. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot for Carpobrotus aequilaterus.
Also known as Angled Pigface · Angular Pigface · Chilean Pigface
Carpobrotus aequilaterus is a succulent groundcover with bright pink to purple flowers, native to coastal regions of South Africa. It thrives in sandy, well-drained soils
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Allow soil to dry between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce in winter
Sandy, Well-draining
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-30°C, can tolerate mild frost
Rarely needed
10% intensity
Feed once in spring with diluted balanced fertilizer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, allowing for good drainage. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot for Carpobrotus aequilaterus.
Prune to maintain shape and control spread. Remove dead or damaged stems. Pruning can also encourage bushier growth and more flowering. This is best done after the main flowering period.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings of about 10-15 cm, allow them to callus for a few days, then plant in well-draining soil. Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks.
Repot only when necessary, typically every 2-3 years, as Carpobrotus aequilaterus prefers slightly cramped conditions. Use a gritty, fast-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Carpobrotus |
| Species | Carpobrotus aequilaterus |
Similar in genus Carpobrotus
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