Carpobrotus — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Carpobrotus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Carpobrotus acinaciformis
Carpobrotus acinaciformis
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus acinaciformis succeeds in the drier parts of the tropics and subtropics, and also in the warmer parts of the temperate zone. They are not very cold tolerant resistant and can be killed by prolonged temperatures below about -2°c. They have naturalized themselves on cliffs along the coast of S.
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Carpobrotus aequilaterus
Carpobrotus aequilaterus
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus aequilaterus is a plant of warm temperate regions in southeastern Australia, thriving in a Mediterranean climate. It is moderately cold tolerant, able to survive short-lived temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Requires a well-drained sandy soil in a sunny position.
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Carpobrotus chilensis
Carpobrotus chilensis
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
A plant of lowland, mainly warm temperate and subtropical maritime areas, though it has become naturalized in parts of the tropics, including the coast of Ecuador. Requires a sunny position, though in very hot climates it can benefit from some afternoon shade. Requires a well-drained soil, growing well in poor sandy soils.
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Carpobrotus deliciosus
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus deliciosus is native to the warm temperate zone of S. Africa, growing best in a Mediterranean climate. It can also succeed in the drier parts of the tropics and subtropic.
Full cultivation guide →Carpobrotus dimidiatus
Carpobrotus dimidiatus
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus dimidiatus is a plant of warm temperate to tropical coastal regions of southern east Africa. It is not very cold-hardy, but can tolerate short periods with temperatures falling to around -2°c. Requires a well-drained sandy soil in a sunny position.
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Carpobrotus edulis
Carpobrotus edulis
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus edulis is a subtropical species of mainly coastal regions. It can succeed in the drier parts of the tropics and subtropics, and also in the warmer parts of the temperate zone. Plants are not very cold tolerant and can be killed by temperatures below about -2°c.
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Carpobrotus glaucescens
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus glaucescens is a plant of low elevations, mainly in the subtropics but extending into the tropics. It is not very cold-hardy, but can tolerate short periods with temperatures falling to around -2°c. Succeeds in most relatively well-drained positions in either full sun or partial shade; though an open sunny position is best.
Full cultivation guide →Carpobrotus modestus
Carpobrotus modestus
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus modestus is a plant of warm temperate regions in southern Australia, growing mainly in coastal regions. It is not very cold-hardy, but can tolerate short periods with temperatures falling to around -2°c. Requires a well-drained sandy soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Carpobrotus rossii
Carpobrotus rossii
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus rossii is a plant of warm temperate regions in southern Australia, growing mainly in coastal regions. It is not very cold-hardy, but can tolerate short periods with temperatures falling to around -2°c. Requires a well-drained sandy soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Carpobrotus virescens
Carpobrotus virescens
Family: Aizoaceae
Cultivation
Carpobrotus virescens is a plant of warm temperate regions in southern Australia, growing mainly in coastal regions. It is not very cold-hardy, but can tolerate short periods with temperatures falling to around -2°c. Requires a well-drained sandy soil in a sunny position.
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