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Sally-my-handsome (Carpobrotus acinaciformis)

Sally-my-handsome (Carpobrotus acinaciformis) is a hardy, spreading succulent native to South Africa, known for its bright pink, daisy-like flowers and fleshy, triangular

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Sunlight

Full sun

Watering

Low to moderate

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.

Watering

Low to moderate

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C. Can tolerate occasional light frost but is best protected from prolonged cold.

Fertilizer

Low

Fertilize sparingly during the growing season with a balanced, diluted fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Glaucous

Leaf Type

Fleshy

Flower Size

3-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Abryanthemum acinaciforme (L.) Rothm.
Carpobrotus concavus L.Bolus
Carpobrotus laevigatus (Haw.) Schwantes
Carpobrotus rubrocinctus (Haw.) Schwantes
Carpobrotus vanzijliae L.Bolus
Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme L.
Mesembryanthemum laevigatum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum rubrocinctum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum subalatum Haw.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyAizoaceae
  • genusCarpobrotus
  • speciesCarpobrotus acinaciformis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

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