Portulacaria, Elephant Bush, Elephant Food, Purslane Tree, Spekboom 'Variegata'

Portulacariaafra

Genus
Portulacaria (por-tew-luh-KAR-ee-uh)
Species
afra (AF-ruh)
Synonym
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Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Goodyear, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Tucson, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Castro Valley, California

Clayton, California

Clovis, California

Fairfield, California

Fresno, California

Garden Grove, California

Los Angeles, California

Menlo Park, California

Mission Viejo, California

Oceanside, California

Reseda, California

Rowland Heights, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

San Lorenzo, California

Santee, California

Spring Valley, California

Tarzana, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Bartow, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Seminole, Florida

Venice, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Morrison, Illinois

Wichita, Kansas

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Clinton, Mississippi

Henderson, Nevada

Bronx, New York

Southold, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Cleveland, Ohio

Duncan, Oklahoma

Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

Mansfield, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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San Antonio, TX | September 2016 | positive

I live in San Antonio, Texas. I planted mine in the front yard three years ago because it can tolerate drought and handles full sun. It...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ | June 2015 | positive

I live in Phoenix and this plant loves a container or a garden here. I leave mine potted close to the house outdoors all year long and th...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2009 | neutral

Lost it's leaves after spraying with organic insecticide oil. They are coming back, but slowly.

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | neutral

The plant is lovely, but I have difficulty growing most succulents because of our copious rainfall and high humidity. I didn't grow the ...Read More

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b) | July 2005 | positive

A slow growing plant that's easy to care for. Mine is in mostly shade, hanging under an umbrella.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2004 | positive

Very low growing plant, and makes a great bonsai, compared to the non-variegated form, at least, which tends to grow more upright and hug...Read More

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