Hottentot Fig

Carpobrotus edulis, Aizoaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lipstick EcheveriaEcheveria agavoides

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

String of PearlsSenecio rowleyanus

Physical SupportWind Protection

Ghost PlantGraptopetalum paraguayense

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Sensitive PlantMimosa pudica

Hottentot fig competes aggressively for space and may have allelopathic effects on sensitive plant

Burro TailSedum morganianum

Hottentot fig is known for strong allelopathic effects that suppress other succulent species and forms dense mats

Mexican SnowballEcheveria elegans

Aggressive hottentot fig can overwhelm and outcompete smaller succulents

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationFood

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Hottentot Fig grow in?

Hottentot Fig grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Hottentot Fig?

Good companions for Hottentot Fig include Lipstick Echeveria, String of Pearls, Ghost Plant.

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