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Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bush, Spekboom, Elephant's Food)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 506584



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Portulacaria
Species: Portulacaria afra
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial
  • Succulent
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
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Leaf Shape edit
  • Obovate
  • Opposite
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Miniature/Fairy Garden
  • Xeriscaping
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
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