Close up of the Nully Pigface flower

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Nully Pigface at South West Rocks in NSW Australia

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Close up of the Nully Pigface Flower

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Growth Habit of the Nully Pigface

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Nully Pigface

Carpobrotus glaucescens
Native, edible, maroon berry with a strawberry and kiwifruit taste, and a slightly salty edge. The fruit is typically eaten by squeezing and sucking the succulent pulp into the mouth, with the astringent skin being discarded. The fruit keeps well and make... Read More

$17.90

Specifications of Nully Pigface

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June

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Nully Pigface Reviews & Tips

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Lenore
★★★★★ 2y ago

GRANGE, QLD, Australia

Nully Pigface

Hardy native for school garden.

Debd671
★★ 6y ago

FOREST LAKE, QLD, Australia

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