Sour Fig: (Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme)
Category Gardening
The sour fig is a truly extraordinary plant with multiple benefits towards the environment and your own health. This fantastic ground cover has been a popular choice for many years, with its popularity only increasing for water-wise gardens needing bright colour and low maintenance. Read on and discover why the sour fig has earned this weeks spotlight and title of Plant of the Week
- Indigenous to South Africa originating along the Eastern and Western coasts.
- A water-wise plant with minimal watering requirements.
- A perfect ground cover plant giving gardens a wide coverage of bright green and pretty pink.
- Often used for holding dunes and sandy areas together as a sand binder, helping to prevent soil erosion.
- Solitary pink flowers with multiple petals reaching 10 - 15cm in diameter bring a lovely splash of colour to any garden.
- The popularity of the sour fig has spread from South Africa through to Australia, California (USA), and Mediterranean regions.
- Extremely resistant to harsh climates, drought, and high salt content in the soil.
- Can be grown from seeds or from segmentation.
- A robust and fast-growing plant providing excellent carpet like coverage for large areas.
- Spreads about 1m a year although it has been known to spread further in the right conditions.
- Flowers from spring through summer but has been known to flower throughout the year.
- Can be grown in flower beds or containers depending on garden size.
- Produces an edible fruit often used for jams, pickling, or drying as a healthy snack.
- Leaves are often used as an antiseptic and can be used to treat minor cuts, eczema, sunburn, and insect bites.
- It has been said to help soothe sore throats and diarrhea when mixed with water.
It’s easy to see why the exceptional sour fig has captured our attention and will be spreading into our gardens. The low maintenance plant that gives back to any garden enthusiast.
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