Portulacaria afra
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Portulacaria afra, commonly known as the “Elephant Bush” or “Spekboom,” is a succulent shrub native to Southern Africa. It features small, fleshy, round leaves and woody stems. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sunlight, making it an excellent choice for both gardens and indoor spaces. It can be easily propagated from cuttings and is valued for its ability to store water, making it a resilient plant for arid environments.
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Portulacaria afra, algemeen bekend as die “Olifantsbos” of “Spekboom,” is ‘n vetplantbos wat oorspronklik uit Suid-Afrika kom. Dit het klein, vleisige, ronde blare en houtagtige stingels. Dit is droogtetolerant en hou van volle sonlig, wat dit ‘n uitstekende keuse maak vir tuine en binnenshuise spasie. Dit kan maklik uit steggies gekweek word en is bekend vir sy vermoë om water op te slaan, wat dit ‘n veerkragtige plant vir droë omgewings maak.
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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| pot size | 12cm |
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