This indigenous plant has bright yellow-green, rounded succulent leaves and a reddish stem. For gardening purposes the plant is grown for its striking leaf colour and water-wise attributes. The leaves are edible and the plant has marvelous air-purifying qualities. It helps fight air pollution in that it removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acting like a carbon sponge. Easy to grow and low-maintenance. It works well in hot, dry rockeries or grouped with other succulents in drought-prone areas. Also happily provides bright evergreen leaf colour amongst plants receiving regular watering.
| Botanical Name |
Portulacaria Afra 'Aurea'
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Growth Expectancy
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15cm H x 1m W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | Yes |
| Indigenous | Yes |
