Leaves, Hottentot Fig, Carpobrotus edulis.	Flowers. Hottentot Fig, Carpobrotus edulis.

Hottentot Fig. Carpobrotus edulis, Fig - Marigold or Ice Plant Family ( Aizoaceae ), Ice Plant. Also Called: Mesembryanthemum edulis, Cape Fig, Fig Marigold, Highway Iceplant, Pigface, Kaffir Fig, Sour Fig. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Hottentot Fig is a perennial succulent from South Africa which has naturalised on the coasts of Southern and Western Europe including the UK. It has been used for years in California and Florida for erosion control. It now is considered invasive. It has triangular, fleshy, grey-green leaves borne on woody prostrate stems, and they taper at the end and and have a slight curve. Its has flowers from June to August, that are daisy-like, up to 5 inches across, they open up after noon time and turn pinkish later on in the day. The fruits are green, maturing to yellow , plump, flat at the top with several chambers. They are edible and can be used for a preserve. Quick Notes: Height: Height about 1 - 2 feet. Spreading about 2 - 4 feet. Flowers: An array of colors including yellow, scarlet, magenta, red, and orange. Flowering Time: Mid March - April. Leaves: Evergreen, usually green, blue-green and fleshy. Found: Native to coastal areas of South Africa, a region with a Mediterranean climate similar to that of coastal California. We see it throughout lower to higher elevations in Arizona as a landscape plant. The USDA claims it is native of the USA (CA). Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun. No reflected sun. Some Shade Elevation: 0 to 2,900 feet In Arizona. In its native habitats, it is usually between 1,800 to 2,300 feet. Habitat: Well-drained, sandy, poor to moderately fertile soils. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Miscellaneous: An ideal xeriscape landscape plant at low elevations in Arizona.