Botanical Name: Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata’
Common Name: Variegated purslane tree Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, spreading, dense and irregular succulent with small, variegated succulent leaves on fleshy, burgundy-colored stems; much smaller and more compact than the species Height to 2' Spread to 6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors half shade to full sun Soil tolerates any soil Hardiness some frost (zones 16, 17, 22-24) Morphology: Leaves opposite, sessile obovate, variegated with creamy white, to 3/8" across, succulent and rounded attached to wine-red stems Flowers tiny pink flowers in terminal clusters seldom seen in California Fruit insignificant capsule Propagation: stem cuttings (allow to dry for a day before planting) Usage: good groundcover or facer plant in succulent gardens; an excellent container plant for interesting foliage and form Landscape Care: Watering prefers to be kept on the dry side Fertilizing none Pruning control spread, pinch back to induce bushiness Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Portulacaceae Notes: |
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