How to grow and care for Portulacaria afra Jacq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Portulacaria afra Jacq., Rainbow bush, Spekboom
Portulacaria afra Jacq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 21 days
water
How to water Portulacaria afra Jacq.
How often should I water?
check Portulacaria afra Jacq. Every 21 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Portulacaria afra Jacq. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Portulacaria afra Jacq. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Portulacaria afra Jacq. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Portulacaria afra Jacq. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Portulacaria afra Jacq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Didiereaceae, Genus: Portulacaria, Species: Portulacaria afra
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Didiereaceae |
| Genus | Portulacaria |
| Species | Portulacaria afra |
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