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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Portulacaceae (Purslanes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Lavender |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 8-12 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Portulacaria afra (Elephant's Food) - An upright growing plant (8-12 feet tall) with reddish brown stems and 1/2 long emerald green leaves. Looks a little like a "dwarf" jade plant. This plant really needs drier conditions than Southern Caliornia has to produce flowers but if it is a dry winter and plants are not irrigated it can produce tiny pale lavender flowers in summer. Sun or shade. Makes a great drought tolerant foundation plant. Can be kept almost any size with pruning.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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