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Carpobrotus edulis

Seed no. 277L

Carpobrotus edulis

Hottentot Fig

£3.85

In stock  ·  approx. 22 seeds per packet

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Year at a glance

Sow

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Flowers

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Germination

Sow under glass. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 21-23°C. Lower night temperatures are beneficial. Germination takes 7-10 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers a dry, sandy soil in full sun. Can tolerate drought. Can tolerate coastal exposure. Often used to prevent soil erosion in sandy soils.

Cultivation

Not frost resistant and can be killed by temperatures below -2°C. Offer frost-free winter protection if required. Flowers only open in the afternoon. Propagate via cuttings at any time during the growing season.

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