Portulacaria afra- Porkbush, Porkbush tree

It is a succulent family of that grows up to 3m in nature. It is popularly grown for bonsai because of its small leaves, slow growth and almost indestructibility. For beginners it is an excellent indoor species. Its young shoots become fleshy over time and are covered with brown bark. Its spontaneously branched shoots have pairs of ovate-shaped fleshy, glossy leaves.
It can be shaped well by pinching the shoots. It is a true all-rounder, tolerating even extreme conditions. In winter, keep it in a cool, bright place with minimal humidity, and in summer, it can be exposed outdoors, even on a hot day, where it is watered every days. Like succulents in general, in the high heat of summer, they can make the most of moisture when they get it in the evening, so the soil dries out slower, but the plant is almost "filled" with moisture. at noon.