Elands sourfig, Elandssuurvy, Sally-my-handsome
Elands sourfig (Carpobrotus acinaciformis) is not related to the figs (Ficus), but to the living stones (Lithops). It belongs to the marigold family.
Family: Aizoaceae
Origin: South Africa
Height: The creeping shoots can reach a length of over one meter
Common names:
Flor del cuchillo (ES)
Hottentottenfeige (DE)
Figuier des Hottentots (FR)
Chorão-das-praias (PT/BR)
Sowing instructions
Carpobrotus acinaciformis is a light germinator, the seeds are only placed on the substrate but not covered with it. They do not need to be soaked before sowing and germinate at 23 to 26 °C after five to ten days.
I used bird sand as the substrate. The glass was covered to prevent the small seeds from drying out.
The location for germination and cultivation should be bright and sunny. As I sowed in winter, I used a 15 watt LED bulb.
Categories: Aizoaceae | Succulents | Nuts & Seeds |
