Sour fig/ Vygie Carprobotus Muirri 6 pack

Description

Carpobrotus muirii (Sour Fig)

Enhance your garden with Carpobrotus muirii, a versatile succulent that not only offers vibrant magenta blooms but also produces edible fruit! Perfect for coastal landscapes and drought-tolerant gardens, this low-maintenance groundcover adds beauty, erosion control, and culinary value to your space.

Key Features:

Flowers: Eye-catching magenta-pink blooms with a yellow center, appearing from late spring to autumn.

Foliage: Thick, fleshy, triangular leaves store water, offering excellent drought resistance.

Fruit: Edible, fig-like fruits with a tangy, slightly salty taste. The fruits can be enjoyed raw or made into jams, chutneys, and preserves. The succulent leaves are also edible and often pickled or added to salads.

Growth Habit: Spreading groundcover that grows 15-30 cm tall and can spread up to 2 meters wide, ideal for erosion control on sandy or coastal soils.

Growing Conditions:

Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Soil: Thrives in well-draining, sandy, or rocky soils, particularly in coastal areas. It tolerates poor soils but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions.

Water: Very drought-tolerant, needing minimal watering once established. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot.

Climate: Well-suited to warm, dry climates and coastal environments. It is frost-sensitive but can tolerate light frost.

Edibility: Both the fruits and leaves are edible. The fruits are often used in traditional jams and preserves, while the leaves are pickled or added to salads.

Maintenance: A low-maintenance plant that requires little care beyond occasional trimming to control its spread.

Carpobrotus muirii is a beautiful and functional addition to your garden, offering vibrant color, erosion control, and delicious, edible fruits. Ideal for water-wise gardening, this succulent is a must-have for those looking to add both beauty and utility to their landscape.