AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 0.3m x 0.6m
FLOWERING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
This evergreen plant has succulent, finger-like leaves that are triangular in cross-section. It has a trailing habit and quickly forms a dense ground cover. It produces masses of dark pink flowers throughout summer.
The succulent leaves hold water, making it a very hardy plant for harsh conditions. As the leaves are sour, it is not often browsed by game.
ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS:The flowers are rich in nectar and attract numerous insects.
GARDEN THEMES:
Rockery, succulent
LANDSCAPING USES:
A fantastic plant to use to stabilise slopes. It is useful for planting in retaining walls as it softens the harsh concrete.
Hi Elsje
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Sorry, we don’t yet have photographs of the fruit to post, but are working on it.
The Afrikaans Elandsvy is a different species – Carpobrotus quadrifidus, which, you are right, is found on the West Coast. Thanks for the information. If you have pictures of this, please send them through to us and we can include it in our database.
Flourish!
Glenice
please can you provide photo’s of the FRUIT of this sp?
is it what we call in Afrikaans :ELANDSVY?
this fruit resembles an miniature kiwi fruit when bisected horisontally.
it grows along the S A West Coast.
it flowers at the end July/ beginning of August
fruit ripe towards November