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Spekboom Bonsai
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Spekboom Bonsai

R650

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Description

Spekboom Bonsai potted in a glazed Chinese ceramic bonsai pot. Evergreen and indigenous.

Dimensions 15 x 15 x 21cm

Grown from cutting in 2015.

Spekboom, also known as Portulacaria afra, is a versatile and resilient succulent native to South Africa. With its small, round leaves and thick, reddish stems, spekboom possesses all the qualities that make it an excellent candidate for bonsai cultivation. As a bonsai, spekboom offers unique characteristics, including its ability to store water in its leaves, making it highly drought-tolerant and easy to care for. Its compact size and bushy growth habit make it ideal for shaping into intricate bonsai designs, allowing enthusiasts to create miniature landscapes of natural beauty. Whether displayed indoors or outdoors, a spekboom bonsai provides a charming and captivating addition to any bonsai collection, bringing a touch of the African wilderness into the art of bonsai.

 

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