Spekboom Care & Benefits Guide: A Sustainable Plant for Modern Homes

Spekboom is also known as Portulacaria afra, Elephant Bush, Pork bush or dwarf jade. It is a South African heritage and climate smart plant. A good plant to survive harsh conditions and to reduce pollution. If you want a plant with minimal fuss while doing it for the environment to bring your home a spekboom […]

Ultimate Guide to (Crassula Ovata) Jade Plant Care: Indoor & Outdoor

Jade Plant is also known as Crassula ovata plant, is one of the most beloved succulents in homes around the world. It is known for its lush green foliage, it has thick woody stems, and long, it is often associated with luck, prosperity and positivity especially in Indian and Asian households. Whether you are a […]

The Ecology of Spekboom: Adaptation, Threats, and Restoration Strategies

Introduction to Spekboom Ecology A shrub from the semi-arid and arid regions of South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces, Spekboom(Portulacaria afra) is known for it’s ability to survive and bloom in dry and harsh environments. The ability of Portulacaria afra to survive on degraded soil makes it a very  good choice for the […]