How to grow and care for Portulacaria afra
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Portulacaria afra
Portulacaria afra 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
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How to water Portulacaria afra
How often should I water?
check Portulacaria afra Every 14 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 need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Portulacaria afra likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Portulacaria afra at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Portulacaria afra prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Didiereaceae, Genus: Portulacaria, Species: Portulacaria afra
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Didiereaceae |
| Genus | Portulacaria |
| Species | Portulacaria afra |
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