Portulacaria Afra Variegata

Portulacaria Afra is one of our personal favorites here at Succy crafts. This versatile plant offers stunning colors and contrast that will liven up any arrangement or craft project. They work well to add height and texture to your succulent arrangements. They are variegated with cream-colored markings on the edge and center of their leaves. Variegated succulents are very popular and fun to collect.

Native to: South Africa & Swaziland

Hardiness: tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost

ZONE: 10,11

Recommended light conditions: full sun

Bloomtime: Summer

Bloom Color: purple

Watering Needs Indoors: Instead of giving your succulents gradual sips of water throughout the week, give them a good soaking, to the point where water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer, succulents do not like to sit in water. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Watering Needs Outdoors: In the Summer water your succulents every two weeks, by soaking them and letting them dry before watering again. In the Winter water your succulents once a month.

Technical Information About This Plant

• Echeveria Hybrid
• Requires bright light for most of the day. Or constant dappled shade.
• Best to water every 2 weeks.