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Namaqua Porkbush

Ceraria namaquensis, Didiereaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Quiver treeAloe dichotoma
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Feather GrassStipagrostis pennata
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Spiny Octopus TreeAlluaudia dumosa
Nurse PlantWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Impala LilyAdenium multiflorum

Succulent shrubs with overlapping water requirements and potential chemical interference

Uses

Functions

Living FenceWindbreakErosion ControlEmergency Fodder

Edible Parts

LeavesYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingStomach Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Namaqua Porkbush grow in?

Namaqua Porkbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Namaqua Porkbush?

Good companions for Namaqua Porkbush include Quiver tree, Feather Grass, Spiny Octopus Tree.

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