Look at my Spekboom.(Portulacaria Afra)

[Séan Warnick]

My transplanted spekboom is final starting to recover. Started from a cutting about 15 years ago when I was still a laaitie. It's been field grown for about 7 years and was transplanted 2 months ago. 70cm tall with a trunk diameter of 42cm at the base. Absolutely beautiful taper. I have developed the trunk, now its time to start developing the branches. 5-6 years and it'll be a gorgeous specimen. 10 years - a masterpiece.

 

[Eckhoffw]

That sounds awesome! Wish I could see it.

Where are you located?
Just returned from San Diego. These guys and their cousins, definitely get tree-like in the perfect weather.

 

[HorseloverFat]

That sounds awesome! Wish I could see it.

Where are you located?
Just returned from San Diego. These guys and their cousins, definitely get tree-like in the perfect weather. View attachment 478102View attachment 478103

My parents send me pictures of various "jades" like this, too... In folks yards!!!

Climate really is everything.

 

[Séan Warnick]

That sounds awesome! Wish I could see it.

Where are you located?
Just returned from San Diego. These guys and their cousins, definitely get tree-like in the perfect weather. View attachment 478102View attachment 478103

I'm sorry, I'm having trouble uploading my photos.
I'm from Durban South Africa.

 

[HorseloverFat]

When did your family move there?

 

[Séan Warnick]

My transplanted spekboom is final starting to recover. Started from a cutting about 15 years ago when I was still a laaitie. It's been field grown for about 7 years and was transplanted 2 months ago. 70cm tall with a trunk diameter of 42cm at the base. Absolutely beautiful taper. I have developed the trunk, now its time to start developing the branches. 5-6 years and it'll be a gorgeous specimen. 10 years - a masterpiece.

 

[Séan Warnick]