Portulacaria afra

Common name: spekboom

Family: Portulacaceae
Origin: South Africa

Plant description: evergreen succulent shrub that can reach 2 - 3 m in height. It has small round succulent leaves.  Late winter to spring small pink star-shaped flowers are borne. 
Use:  in  rockeries, water-wise garden, bonsai and pots. It thrives indoors and outdoors. The leaves are edible, can be added to a salad they have a sour flavour.
Light and position: it tolerates full sun and semi-shade.
Water requirements: low watering, avoid overwatering as it does not like wet feet.
Special care: sufficient sunlight, does not need a lot of attention. It needs a warm bright spot to thrive.
Pest and disease: mealybugs and scale insects.

Propagation: stem cutting at any time of the year.