• Vivid display of pink Carpobrotus glaucescens flowers in full bloom, densely covering the nursery trays, with their succulent green leaves providing a lush background.
  • Close-up of a vibrant pink Carpobrotus glaucescens flower against a backdrop of dark green succulent leaves, highlighting the detailed texture of the petals and yellow stamen.
  • Expansive view of Carpobrotus glaucescens nursery trays filled with purple and white blooming flowers, contrasting with the greyish-green succulent leaves, ready for garden planting.
  • Overhead view of Carpobrotus glaucescens plants showcasing a variety of flower shades from pale pink to deep magenta, interspersed with green succulent foliage in nursery trays.
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Pig Face (Carpobrotus glaucescens)

Pig Face (Carpobrotus glaucescens)

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Why we love this plant!

This coastal groundcover is well adapted to South East Queensland’s sandy soils and coastal conditions. It produces large, vibrant pink to purple flowers that bloom throughout the warmer months, providing an important nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its thick, fleshy foliage helps retain moisture, making it an excellent low-maintenance option for drought-prone areas. Commonly used for erosion control, it stabilises dunes, embankments, and sloped gardens, preventing soil loss in exposed locations. With edible flowers, fruit, and leaves, it has a long history of use in bush food and medicinal applications, adding both ecological and practical value to gardens.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires minimal watering and is very drought tolerant once established.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Minimal fertilisation required, though a light application of a balanced, low-phosphorus fertiliser may be beneficial.

Pruning preferences:

  • Trimming after flowering may help maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Good to Know:

  • Spreads quickly, making it useful for erosion control and ground cover.
  • Produces edible fruit.
  • Thrives in sandy, coastal conditions and tolerates salt spray.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Pollinator-friendly, Edible, Drought hardy/tolerant, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Coastal garden, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Erosion control, and Soil improver
Expected Height Range: 0.1 m - 0.3 m
Spread Range: 1 m - 2 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun
Flower Season/s: Summer and Spring
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to coastal areas of Australia, particularly along sandy dunes, rocky headlands, and cliff faces in New South Wales and Queensland. It is well adapted to harsh, salt-laden environments.
Leaf information: Fleshy, triangular, blue-green leaves with a slightly waxy surface.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, tolerates a range of moisture levels but thrives best in slightly dry to moist conditions.
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