Portulacaria afra (Spekboom)
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Portulacaria afra (Spekboom)
Also known as pork bush or elephant’s food. This proudly South African plant , although naturally growing in very dry areas, can be as effective as trees at absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The soil must be well drained. Compost and fertiliser will encourage quicker growth.
Plants should reach flowering size within 3 – 4 years.
The leaves are edible. The taste of spekboom leaves are pleasant but changes throughout as the sun rises and sets.
Weight: Fully matured spekboom leaves measure 2,2mm in length and 1,89mm in width and weight 0,64g.
R30.00
8 in stock
Portulacaria afra (Spekboom)
Also known as pork bush or elephant’s food. This proudly South African plant , although naturally growing in very dry areas, can be as effective as trees at absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The soil must be well drained. Compost and fertiliser will encourage quicker growth.
Plants should reach flowering size within 3 – 4 years.
The leaves are edible. The taste of spekboom leaves are pleasant but changes throughout as the sun rises and sets.
Weight: Fully matured spekboom leaves measure 2,2mm in length and 1,89mm in width and weight 0,64g.
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