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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 - 8 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Erosion control
Groundcover
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 7 - 10
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Allow cuttings to dry for a day or two before potting into a sandy, well-draining soil.
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Sweet Hottentot Fig

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Location: Botanical Garden Barcelona (Spain)
Location: Botanical Garden Barcelona (Spain)
Date: 2017-05-21

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