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Portulacaria afra

by Johan Wentzel

Portulacaria afra
Common Name
Elephants food
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Portulacaria afra is a fairly hardy, small tree with succulent leaves and ruby red branches. The leaves have a pleasant acidic flavour. After rain it is covered in clear pink to rosy mauve flowers. This very drought resistant tree grows in dry shade under trees or in full sun. Plant in well drained soil.
Plant Description

Portulacaria afra is a fairly hardy small tree with succulent leaves and ruby red branches. The leaves have a pleasant acidic flavour. After rain it is covered in clear pink to rosy mauve flowers. This very drought resistant tree grows in dry shade under trees or in full sun.

Portulacaria afra is said to be one of the best plants for absorbing carbon dioxide. Plant in well drained soil in full sun.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Spekboom
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Region
Eastern Cape, Karroo, Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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