Plant Care Hottentot Fig

Hottentot Fig

4.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Hottentot Fig has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate
Hottentot Fig has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Iceplant

Taxonomy

Carpobrotus edulis
Carpobrotus
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Hottentot Fig

💦 Water

How often to water your Hottentot Fig

Water needs for Hottentot Fig
0.5 cups
every 12

Hottentot Fig needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Hottentot Fig

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hottentot Fig in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hottentot Fig: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Hottentot Fig may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hottentot Fig in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hottentot Fig

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hottentot Fig: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hottentot Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hottentot Fig thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Hottentot Fig Water Frequency →

Hottentot Fig Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hottentot Fig may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Hottentot Fig Light Requirements →

Hottentot Fig Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hottentot Fig can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hottentot Fig Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Hottentot Fig

Hottentot Fig

Hottentot Fig


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Hottentot Fig has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Hottentot Fig has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Hottentot Fig has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
@BlkAngell avatar
@@BlkAngell
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 256 XP
globe Pearland, TX
01/05/2022

Loves little water & sunlight 🌼

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
Angela avatar
@Angela
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 84 XP
globe New Orleans, LA
08/16/2021

So easy to care for and needs very little water 🥰

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Fast grower Fast grower

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