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Sour Fig

Carpobrotus deliciosus, Aizoaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Simple Bean CaperTetraena simplex
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus
Nutrient AccumulationWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Moss RosePortulaca grandiflora

Both are succulent groundcover plants that may compete for soil moisture

Namaqua SpekboomPortulacaria namaquensis

Sour fig exhibits competitive and mild allelopathic effects against other succulents in dense plantings

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverErosion ControlFood ProductionSalt Tolerance

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound HealingDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Sour Fig grow in?

Sour Fig grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sour Fig?

Good companions for Sour Fig include Simple Bean Caper, Mediterranean Saltbush.

Design guilds with Sour Fig and see companion relationships visually.

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