Yellow Pigface Plant Care
Gunniopsis divisa Chinnock
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Gunniopsis divisa is a unique plant known for its succulent, triangular-shaped leaves that are a striking silvery-green color. It is native to Australia and thrives in arid, rocky habitats. Plant enthusiasts appreciate Gunniopsis divisa for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements.
Every 10–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Yellow Pigface?
Water Yellow Pigface every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Yellow Pigface Native To?
What Is the Yellow Pigface?
Yellow Pigface (Gunniopsis divisa) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Gunniopsis genus. Yellow Pigface is native to Western Australia.
Yellow Pigface displays a low mat-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Yellow Pigface produces small, daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Yellow Pigface?
Gunniopsis divisa requires watering every 10–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Yellow Pigface Need?
Yellow Pigface thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Yellow Pigface Prefer?
Gunniopsis divisa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Yellow Pigface prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Yellow Pigface?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Yellow Pigface to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Yellow Pigface?
Feed Yellow Pigface every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Yellow Pigface?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Yellow Pigface?
Yellow Pigface can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to saltbush plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Yellow Pigface Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Yellow Pigface, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Yellow Pigface?
Yellow Pigface is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Yellow Pigface is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Gunniopsis genus — compare its care with other Gunniopsis species on PlantoScan.
Gunniopsis is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Yellow Pigface thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Gunniopsis Species
Other Gunniopsis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gunniopsis divisa Chinnock, family Aizoaceae (first published in in J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6(2): 164. 1983.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Yellow Pigface, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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