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Namaqua Spekboom

Portulacaria namaquensis, Didiereaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Indian CarallumaCaralluma fimbriata
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Sour FigCarpobrotus deliciosus

Sour fig exhibits competitive and mild allelopathic effects against other succulents in dense plantings

Desert Horse PurslaneTrianthema portulacastrum

Portulacaceae family members can produce oxalic acid compounds that inhibit nearby plant growth

Uses

Functions

Carbon SequestrationSoil RehabilitationErosion ControlLiving Mulch

Edible Parts

LeavesStems

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Namaqua Spekboom grow in?

Namaqua Spekboom grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Namaqua Spekboom?

Good companions for Namaqua Spekboom include Indian Caralluma.

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