Portulacaria afra

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