Portulacaria afra
Species
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Portulacaria is a genus of succulent plants” — Portulacaria - Wikipedia
“Light Needs Bright Direct to Indirect Light” — Elephant Bush Care Guide | How to Grow Portulacaria afra Indoors | Houseplant 101
“Water Needs Dry Between Waterings” — Elephant Bush Care Guide | How to Grow Portulacaria afra Indoors | Houseplant 101
“growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 9–11” — Portulacaria afra - Wikipedia
“usually 2.5–4.5 metres (8–15 ft) tall” — Portulacaria afra - Wikipedia
“Cuttings root very easily in most potting media” — Portulacaria afra - Wikipedia
“It will also 'tell' you when it needs water by presenting limp, slightly wrinkled leaves.” — Portulacaria afra "Elephant Bush" Care, Propagation, and Growing Tips
“It is a local delicacy and its leaves are eaten by the local peoples.” — Portulacaria - Wikipedia
“Because of its superficial resemblance to some species in the family Crassulaceae, most of which are toxic” — Portulacaria - Wikipedia
“Common Pests Monitor for Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Scale Insects, Fungus Gnats, Aphids.” — Elephant Bush Care Guide | How to Grow Portulacaria afra Indoors | Houseplant 101
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Portulacaria afra
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian