H: 15cm 

W: 1m 

A native succulent with fleshy foliage and bright pink flowers from spring through to autumn. Following the flowers a fruit is formed which contains a fleshy fruit with a sweet/salty taste. The gel/liquid inside the flesh can be used on the skin to treat bites and stings. 

Edible uses: Fruit is eaten fresh once ripe and the leaves can also be eaten and best eaten roasted. The liquid inside the leaves can also be consumed. 

Pests and Diseases: White scale can be a problem if it is too moist or shady. Cut the plant right back and it will shoot again. 

Uses in the garden: Groundcover in full sun , growing over retaining walls or in front of other shrubs. Can be grown in a   pot but due to its width would prefer to grow along the ground. Great for mass planting. 

Position: Full sun in a well-drained position. 

Propagation:  It can be grown from seeds or cuttings but is easiest grown from layering the cuttings in propagation mix with the tips of the plants above the ground. Cuttings can set roots in only a few weeks so an easy way to make multiple plants. 

Growing Range: Coastal areas along the NSW and Queensland coast and as far north to Rockhampton. It also grows on the east coast areas of Victoria. 

*This information is a guide only. Correct identification is required before trying any native bush foods. Care must be taken to not consume plants in an environment where pesticides or herbicides may have been used.