Disphyma australe Pig's face (Aizoaceae)

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Disphyma australe
Pig's face
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The Disphyma australe plant species is found in Australia, New Zealand. It is a member of the Aizoaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pig's face. Some home gardeners know the variety as Mesembryanthemum australe.

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Latin Name:  Disphyma australe
Common Name:  Pig's face
Family:  Aizoaceae
Author:  (Ait.)J.M.Black.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Coastal rocks and gravels, cliffs and sand dunes throughout New Zealand[44, 173].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained soil and a sunny position[1, 200]. It does not need a rich soil and is probably hardier when grown in poorer soils[200]. Plants grow well by the coast, tolerating maritime exposure[1]. This species is not very cold-hardy in Britain, it can be grown as an annual, flowering and setting seed in its first year from seed[1]. It is also possible to take cuttings in the summer and overwinter them in the greenhouse[1].

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