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Portulacaria afra

AED 2.00

  Height : 10-15 cm
  Spread: 10 cm


Family : Portulacaceae
Common Name : ELEPHANT BUSH, SPEKCOOM

Bushy, succulent shrub with thick, grey-barked stems and jointed, short, twig-like, projecting branches. The obovate, sometimes pointed, opposite, glossy green leaves, to 2cm long, are flat above, convex below. Inconspicuous, saucer-shaped, pale pink flowers, 2mm across, are produced in summer.

42 in stock

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  Watering
Requires moderate watering only. Over watering will cause root rot.
  Light
Performs well in partial shade and full sun.
  Fertiliser
Application of a NPK based fertiliser yearly 4 times and a one-time application of micro-elements are recommended.
 Salt Tolerance
Medium Salt Tolerance.
 Drought Tolerance
High Drought Tolerance.
Dimensions 10 × 40-50 cm