Portulacaria afra growing shrub to small tree succulent of the genus Portulacaria also known as Elephant bush, Portulacaria afra perennial evergreen or deciduous plant, used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate in hardiness zone 9-12
Leaves color green round shape.
Portulacaria afra flower
Flower color white or pink in star shape that grow in clusters.
Portulacaria afra for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Portulacaria afra 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
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, snails
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
0.5-5m, 2-15 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average 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 / Autumn
General information about the flower:
White or pink in star shape that grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Portulacaria afra