Portulacaria afra variegata
DidiereaceaePortulacaria afra variegata · a succulent from the Didiereaceae family, a succulent shrub with glossy, rounded leaves. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Portulacaria afra variegata
Portulacaria afra variegata is one of the most distinctive succulents in the Didiereaceae family. Its origin is in South Africa. The most striking thing about this plant is reddish stems and small fleshy leaves, a feature that defines its personality and sets it apart within its genus.
We grow Portulacaria afra variegata at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. It's the difference between a succulent grown under real sun and a greenhouse one — and it shows in shape, color and longevity.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Portulacaria afra variegata | |
| Family | Didiereaceae | |
| Origin | South Africa | |
| Natural habitat | semi-arid scrubland | |
| Adult size | up to 4 m | |
| Flowering | small pink flowers | |
| Propagation | very easy from cutting | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic · edible leaves |
Did you know?
Known as "Mini Jade Tree" or "Spekboom", Portulacaria afra is one of the plants that captures the most CO₂ per hectare: 1 ha equals 4-10 tons of CO₂ captured per year.
Luz
Direct sun or very bright light
Riego
Sparse to moderate; let it dry out between waterings
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 8 °C
