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Portulacaria, Elephant Bush, Elephant Food, Purslane Tree, Spekboom 'Aurea'

Portulacariaafra

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Portulacaria afra by Kaelkitty
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Genus
Portulacaria (por-tew-luh-KAR-ee-uh)
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afra (AF-ruh)
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
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This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Royal, Iowa

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