Portulacaria afra
Portulacaria afra, also known as elephant bush, porkbush, purslane tree, dwarf jade, and spekboom in Afrikaans, is a small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. The plant has a reddish stem and green leaves, but a variegated cultivar is also often seen in cultivation. It is a soft-wooded, semi-evergreen upright shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) tall. It is sometimes confused with Crassula ovata (Jade plant), which it is not closely related to. P. afra has smaller and rounder pads and more compact growth (shorter internodal spaces, down to 1.5 millimeters (0.059 inches)). It is much hardier, faster growing, more loosely branched, and has more limber tapering branches than Crassula once established.
- Soil: Portulacaria afra prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
- Watering: Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season and reduce watering during the dormant season.
- Fertilizer: Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Pruning: Prune the plant regularly to control its size and shape. Portulacaria afra blooms on new growth, so pruning will encourage more blooms.
Here are some general tips for growing Portulacaria afra:
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