Round-leaf Pigface Plant Care
Gunniopsis intermedia Diels
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This plant's distinctive feature is its vibrant green, fleshy leaves with a waxy texture. Originating from Australia, Gunniopsis intermedia is highly sought after by plant collectors for its ability to thrive in low-water conditions and unique succulent appearance. With their compact growth habit, these plants make a stunning addition to any desert-style garden.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Round-leaf Pigface?
Water Round-leaf Pigface every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Round-leaf Pigface Native To?
What Is the Round-leaf Pigface?
Round-leaf Pigface (Gunniopsis intermedia) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Gunniopsis genus. Round-leaf Pigface is native to Australia. Round-leaf Pigface is also known as Gunniopsis intermedia.
Round-leaf Pigface displays a low mat-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Round-leaf Pigface produces small, daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Round-leaf Pigface?
Gunniopsis intermedia requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Round-leaf Pigface Need?
Round-leaf Pigface thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Round-leaf Pigface Prefer?
Gunniopsis intermedia grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Round-leaf Pigface prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Round-leaf Pigface?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Round-leaf Pigface to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Round-leaf Pigface?
Feed Round-leaf Pigface every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Round-leaf 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 Round-leaf Pigface?
Round-leaf Pigface can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to saltbush plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Round-leaf Pigface Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Round-leaf 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 Round-leaf Pigface?
Round-leaf 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Round-leaf Pigface Need?
Round-leaf Pigface grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Round-leaf Pigface is native to Australia. In cooler regions, grow Round-leaf Pigface as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Round-leaf 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.
Round-leaf 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 intermedia Diels, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 197. 1904.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Round-leaf 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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