Friday, February 25, 2011

My Succulent plant collection – Portulacaria afra

Family: Portulacaceae.
Genus: Portulacaria.
Species: Afra.
A.k.a.: Elephant’s food, porkbush.
Origin: South Africa.
Height: 100-200 cm.
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Frost tolerance: to 2C.
Soil pH: 5,5-6,5
Flowers: Pink.
Watering: Average water need.
Propagation: Stem cutting.
Notes: Ideal for bonsai.


My Succulent plant collection – Senecio ficoides

Family: Asteraceae.
Genus: senecio.
Species: ficoides.
Origin: South Africa
Height: 20-30 cm.
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Frost tolerance: to 2C.
Flowers: Yellowish.
Watering: Average water need.
Propagation: By seeds, stem and leaf cutting.
Notes: mat forming plant.


Wednesday, February 23, 2011

My Succulent plant collection – Cotyledon undulata

Family: Crassulaceae.
Genus: Cotyledon.
Species: Undulata.
A.k.a.: Silver crown, silver ruffles.
Origin: South Africa.
Height: 50-60 cm.
Sun Exposure: Partial shade.
Frost tolerance: to 5 C.
Soil pH: 6,5-7,5
Flowers: Light orange.
Watering: Average water need. Do not over water.
Propagation: Stem and leaf cuttings and seeds.