Ceraria namaquensis growing succulent shrub of the genus Ceraria also known as Portulacaria namaquensis or Namaqua porkbush, Ceraria namaquensis perennial summer deciduous plant, used as ornamental plant and it’s drought tolerant, can grow in desert, mediterranean, subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-12.
Leaves color green, leaves small fleshy in bottle shape.
Ceraria namaquensis flower
Flower color pink in round shape, the flowers grow next to each leaves.
Ceraria namaquensis for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Ceraria namaquensis growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but much faster
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Slugs
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
0.5-1.5m, 20-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
Pink flowers in round shape, the flowers grow next to each leaves
Scientific name:
Ceraria namaquensis
