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ISLAND - AMERICA - MADAGASCAR AFRICA’S CACTUS ISLAND The spp. It is mainly known for a specific , . It is the species that is most cultivated from the ornamental vision of the . Still, this genus consists of almost 100 species, of which just under half are indigenous to the . Of course, we can consider the genus Aeonium as ours. It can be found throughout the Mediterranean basin and island areas such as Sardinia or Sicily and even in areas such as Morocco or East Africa. It has a bushy bearing with branched stems and with the formation of dense rosettes AEONIUM ARBOREUM composed of fleshy , a characteristic that identifies succulent . Depending on the species and the variety, the color variations in its leaves range from green to almost black and bright satin purple with a special appeal. Some varieties of the genus such as Aeonium arboreum can measure up to 1 meter or even more and their very long with yellow are very characteristic. It is striking and of an unmatched contrast, the yellow inflorescences with the purple rosettes. An additional advantage of this plant is that the flowers last a long time on the plant, providing added aesthetic value. In some varieties, when sun grown outdoors, the direct incidence of the sun causes an accentuation of the purple hues achieving a gradient from green to purples from the heart of the to the tip of the of high ornamental value (main photo) . AEONIUM ATROPURPUREUM Single stem species, with leaves arranged in a rosette between 0.60 to 1 meter high and 30 cm (- 100) wide. The leaves are long and fairly wide at the base (about 12 cm), green in color, curved inward and rounded, although with age they open. The margins are scalloped by reddish-brown triangular spines. A distinctive feature of the leaf is the presence of numerous spines on the outer surface. Young plants emit a single on a 1m stem; with age it is usually divided into three or four . Each cluster is long and narrow, and gradually decreases towards the apex. The flowers (4 cm in length) are tubular and sloping downward, which distinguishes it from other ACULEATA South African species. Some specimens are single color while others are bicolour. They vary from red to orange, or from red to yellow. It flourishes (in the northern hemisphere). This species is easily identifiable by the unique spines that appear on the external face of the leaves in the form of a white protuberance. When not in , it can be confused with , however, it differs from this in the presence of spines on both leaf faces, an exclusive characteristic of A. peglerae. Its natural habitat is areas of . Aloe aculeata can be found in various areas of the Limpopo Province and in the extreme north of Mpumalanga and extends throughout Zimbabwe. It grows in rocky areas, open scrub and grasslands. , is a species of the Aloe genus belonging to the Xanthorrhoeaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is an evergreen plant with succulent leaves found in heavy clay in the winter rain zone, in the Western Cape Province, which can measure up to 15 cm in height, although the flower stems can reach 40 to 50 cm high. The surrounding is the fynbos. It occurs in dense groups of rosettes with small glaucous leaves and blue deltoids (although their coloration may vary according to the levels of insolation, reaching brown), with different cartilaginous teeth and spines on the surface of the midline, which which ALOE BREVIFOLIA distinguishes this species from all others in southern Africa. Aloe brevifolia is becoming increasingly popular as an for pots and rock . In their cultivation they must be planted in a sufficiently sunny place, in well- drained . Only moderate watering is required and should not be kept constantly moist. It must be remembered that it adapts to the Mediterranean climate of the Western Cape Province, with its winter rain regime. They can be easily propagated by simply removing the suction cups and replanting the . He has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Merit Award. Aloe congolensis (Congo Aloe) is a small aggressive agglomerating aloe 15-20 cm tall that forms tight 12 cm wide rosettes with short shiny green wedge-shaped leaves with slightly straight tips and sharp teeth. The stems are found along the ground up to 60 cm long and the eaves are often kept along the entire stem, although they eventually detach. Leaves: short, stiff, bright glossy green, almost plastic-like, wedge-shaped, and somewhat flat to recurring near the tips. The leaves take on a reddish brown tint when or cold are stressed. The blades are heavily armed with large, sharp teeth the same color as the blades. Flowers In late fall and early winter, an unbranched inflorescence 30 cm or more in height appears with pinkish red or reddish orange flowers in late fall and mid winter. It seems like it takes years for the plant to mature enough to reach flowering size. Taxonomic Notes: The name Aloe congolensis is not a verified name of the species, but it is a very common plant, often seen in garden centers and has long been cultivated and passed on under this name, which was first used by From Wildeman and T. Durand in ALOE CONGOLENSIS 1899. but this name is often noted as "imperfectly known or dubious" as Gilbert Reynolds does in " of Tropical Africa and Madagascar". Aloe dichotoma is one of the best known and at the same time least known caudex plants in the world. Yes, yes, it is very popular among collectors, but it is difficult to see in nurseries, especially in non-specialized ones. Despite being a rarity for many, its cultivation and maintenance is actually very simple; so if you get a copy, you only have to take into account the advice that I am going to offer you here, in the file of this wonderful species. Aloe dichotoma is one of the best known and at the same time least known caudex plants in the world. Despite being a rarity for many, its cultivation and maintenance is actually very simple; so if you get a copy, you only have to take into account the advice that I am going to offer you here, in the file of this wonderful species. The flowers sprout during the summer in the adult specimens, and are distributed in inflorescences whose appearance is reminiscent of that of the spike. If we talk about its care, it behaves like a relatively easy plant to maintain. In fact, you just have to locate it in an area where it gives you direct sunlight throughout the day and plant it in a pot with a substrate that has excellent drainage, such as the pomice or the washed river sand. I totally discourage substrates like peat, since it is very difficult for them to take . ALOE DICHOTOMA Irrigation has to be very little: every 10 days in summer and every 20-25 days the rest of the year. In order to have an optimal development, it will be necessary to fertilize it with liquid fertilizer for cacti and other succulents following the instructions specified on the product packaging, or with Blue Nitrofoska. Finally, it is interesting as well as important to say that, although it is of tropical origin, it is able to withstand mild and occasional frosts of up to -2ºC. , commonly called fierce aloe or Cape aloe, is a species of the aloe genus native to Africa, especially from the regions of South Africa. It is a slow growing species. It has a single stem that reaches 2-3 meters in height. The leaves are arranged in a rosette around the stem, are succulent, lanceolate and can grow to be 1 m by 1 cm wide. Glaucous green in color, they have reddish spines along the margins and sometimes also on both sides. The flowers emerge from the axils of the upper leaves, grouped into dense, long, yellow, orange or red candelabra-shaped inflorescences with brown spots on the inner lobes. Flowering occurs from May to August, or somewhat later in cold climates. It has a wide distribution, stretching 1,000 kilometers from the southern Western Cape to the southern KwaZulu-Natal. It is also found in the south eastern area of the Free State and in southern Lesotho. It grows in a great diversity of habitats as a result of its wide distribution. It is common on the slopes of ALOE FEROX rocky hills. To the southwest of the Cape it grows in fynbo grasslands and in the south and the Eastern Cape on the banks of the Karoo. It is found both on plains and in scrub areas. Due to the diversity of habitats and growing conditions, plants can physically differ from one area to another.2 It is a species native to the northeast of South Africa, specifically from the Mpumalanga province (former Transvaal region), where we can find it mainly among bushes, on stony slopes covered with grass, on sandstone or quartzite patches. It is a without a stem with fleshy green leaves and a lanceolate shape, which grow in the form of a rosette and have fine brown lines at the top, parallel to the axis of the leaf, which either exist or are barely seen at the bottom, and with a narrow row of sharp reddish-brown teeth (5-8 mm) along the entire edge. The apex is usually pinkish in color. It produces several inflorescences in the form of compact panicles of up to 10 flower stems that reach one meter in height, crowned by a cluster of conical flowers that become more rounded as flowering progresses. The side grapes are shorter than the finishing grapes, which have a high density of flowers. The color of the flower ranges from pink to reddish pink or brick red. Plants generally remain individual rather than forming a group.

ALOE INMACULATUM It blooms in winter, between January and March.

It was threatened in the past as it has suffered large habitat losses due to the proliferation of commercial forest-type plantations in their place of origin. Currently, although it is included in the red list of South African plants, it is listed as a species of least concern since it is still quite common within its known range. In addition, we can find it both in the Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve and in the Blyde River Canyon Nature, two South African protected natural spaces. As in the rest of aloe, its leaves contain a bitter juice with certain properties, being or Aloe barbadensis, the best known species and, therefore, studied and marketed, especially at the dermatological level. This juice known as aloe gives the name to the genus Aloe, which comes from the Arabic term alloeh and its synonym in Hebrew Halla, which means 'bright and bitter substance'. Furthermore, the specific term Immaculata refers to the lack of spots on the leaves of this plant. A characteristic that is not always met, as is our case, so it should not be used when determining the species. This type of plant, aloes, originate from Africa, Madagascar and the Middle East, although its cultivation has spread throughout the world due to its ornamental and industrial use. It grows well in full sun and is resistant to drought but does not tolerate frost very well, that's why in our Garden you will find it protected in the greenhouse of cacti and succulents. It reproduces both by and by cuttings. - Scientific or Latin name: Aloe spp. - Common or vulgar name: Aloe - Family: (Liliáceas). - Origin: It comes from Africa. - Etymology: the name of the genus comes from the Arabic "alloeh". - is the most widespread along with Aloe vera. - The size of the plants vary from 10 cm to others of several meters, the largest. - Aloe growth is fast. - Long leaves, more or less triangular, arranged on a vertical stem, and can form an authentic trunk in the case of some species. - The edges can be smooth or have more or less pointed teeth. - Green or bluish in color, the leaves can also be mottled or striped, or have small whitish pustules. - Its flowering is decorative. - Red, orange or yellow flowers on spikes. - Most bloom in winter. - Unlike , the rosette of leaves that supports the flowers does not die after flowering. - They are mainly used as a rockery plant or for large outdoor containers. - If you want to use it as a , you should go for smaller varieties such as Aloe millothi, Aloe variegata, Aloe variegata 'Sabra', Aloe aristata or Aloe brevifolia, all of them between 10 and 15 cm high. - The medicinal properties of Aloe were already known by the ancient Greeks in the fourth century of our ALOE SP era.

- The Aloe genus is very important within sucrose for its approximately 350 species. There are numerous hybrids.

- Some species are: - Aloe arborescens- Aloe aristata- Aloe ciliaris- Aloe ferox- - - Aloe spinosissima- Aloe striata- Aloe variegata- Aloe vera ALOE CULTIVATION - Aloe is a highly esteemed garden plant in frost-free areas. - Aloe is widely used on the , where they resist temperatures of 0ºC. - - In northern Europe these plants have to be moved indoors during winter, although most can tolerate some cold, even a few degrees below 0. - - Aloe covers difficult areas. - - Suitable for pots. - - It is among the least demanding plants in Mediterranean climates. - - They will grow in any soil with a mixture of gravel or rubble and will thrive in the hottest and sunniest place you can find for them. - - Aloes tolerate drought. - - Good drainage is essential. - - It is better to leave them in summer outdoors in full sun. - - Some protection from sunlight in the warmer hours is good, because otherwise the leaves will turn reddish. - - Irrigation: once a week during growth and once to twice a month during shutdown. - Let the soil dry completely before adding water. - - Never leave water in the pot plate. - - Rot due to excess watering. - - They will flourish better if they are occasionally watered during the summer, but they endure without watering. - - Compost: no more than 3 or 4 contributions of liquid fertilizer for cacti, during the vegetation period. - - High growth species need to be paid biweekly. For the other species, a monthly subscription is sufficient, and only during the growth period. - - Nutrition is hardly necessary if you transplant the specimen every 2 or 3 years to another pot. - - Maintenance is generally limited to sanitation of the rosettes: dry or damaged leaves and already dried flower have to be cut flush. - - Pests: shield mealybugs. - - Transplantation: according to growth, every year or every 2 years in the case of slow growing species. Re-potting very early in spring. - - Multiplication: the reproduction of Aloe is simple, simply by plucking and planting the that come out from around the mother plant, preferably in spring. - - Propagation by is easy (in spring), being able to obtain commercial plants in 7-8 months and even less. - - The different Aloes species have a great tendency to cross , which must be taken into account when scheduling the collection of seeds in the nursery. juttae is a caudiciform plant (or plant with caudex) widely cultivated in regions with a warm and tropical climate. Its bearing, the light green color of its fleshy leaves, its striking , in addition to its interesting resistance to cold, have made it a species much loved by all lovers of succulents. The is a species of succulent plant of slow growth belonging to the botanical family native to Africa, specifically Namibia. It was described by Dinter & Gilg in 1967. It is known as cobas bastard, wild grape, tree grape and Namibian grape. This striking plant grows to a height of 2 meters. Its trunk is very thick, up to 50cm. It is well protected by off-white, white, paper-like crusts. Thanks to them, you can protect yourself from excessive heat by reflecting sunlight. Its leaves are more or less triangular in shape. They are fleshy, (they fall in winter) of a light green color, with jagged margins. Finally, the flowers are poorly visible. They are grouped into -shaped inflorescences, and are yellowish. Once they are pollinated, the begins to ripen, which is a red that finishes maturing towards the end of summer. It is very resistant to pests and diseases, but it is necessary to water it little to avoid rotting. The frequency will vary depending on the weather and where you are, but generally in summer you will need at least one weekly JUTTAE watering and the rest of the year every 15-20 days. It is also very important to plant it in a well-drained substrate, such as a pomice so that the are well aerated. Otherwise, it can be grown outdoors all year long as there are no frosts or they are down to -3ºC. ovata monstrosa is a variety of the popular Jade tree () widely cultivated by collectors due to the peculiar shape of its leaves. It also belongs to the botanical family as well as the and . This plant is characterized by having a very slow growth, although it can reach more than 50 cm in height over the years. In early ages a very conspicuous stem is not observed due to the rosette arrangement of its leaves; as it grows, the basal leaves will be lost and the stem can be seen. The stem tends to branch out somewhat over time and so we can obtain a plant with enough foliage. The leaves (very fleshy) are the main attraction of this variety due to its shape and coloration. They are arranged in rosettes around the stem; They are characterized CRASSULA OVATA HOBBIT & GOLLUM by being conical or trumpet-shaped (they tend to curve to the sides) with a straight or somewhat curved apex. In many occasions a very conspicuous groove is CARE: observed that curves them completely (to the leaves). It requires brightly lit places. In winter we must provide it with about 5 hours of direct sunlight so that the apex The terminal region of the leaf varies its coloration depending on the intensity of of its leaves turn reddish-purple and make it more light it receives; if exposed to the sun a lot, it takes reddish to purple colorations. attractive. In summer we must keep it under intense artificial light because the strong sun of that season will The rest of the leaf is characterized by having a very intense green color. burn its leaves. It requires growing in warm climates Flowering in this species is rare in collections; We can only observe it in well-kept throughout the year. It does not tolerate temperatures below 10 ° C for a long time; frost will kill her quickly. plants with a few years of life. The flowers are grouped into clustered inflorescences The ideal temperatures for its growth should be kept that appear at the apex of the stems; They are star shaped with very obvious stable between 15-30 ° C. In temperate countries we and are completely white. recommend keeping it in greenhouses during winter. Water only when the substrate dries completely. It is This plant is of African origin but is cultivated for ornamental purposes throughout recommended to water in the morning or afternoon to the world. prevent the midday sun from burning its roots by heating the water in the substrate. Crassula ovata is one of the best known succulents in the world. Its fleshy leaves and small tree size, in addition to its resistance to drought, make it a very popular species both for beginners and for those who have more experience in growing this type of plant. Our protagonist is an evergreen plant native to South Africa known as a jade tree. It reaches a height of 1-2 meters, and is formed by a trunk about 10cm thick at most that has a highly branched crown. The leaves are thick and fleshy, often with red margins. In the fall and winter, small clusters of white flowers sprout. It is a plant that, despite its size, can be cultivated in a pot throughout its life, since its growth rate is rather slow. Location: Outdoors, in full sun or in half shade. It can also be kept indoors if placed in a room with lots of natural light. CRASSULA OVATA VARIEGATA You can mix universal culture substrate with perlite in equal parts. In the event that you cannot obtain this, you can use washed river sand, clay or the like. During the summer it should be watered twice a week, while the rest of the year a watering every 10-15 days will suffice. If you have a plate underneath, you must remove the water that remains after ten minutes of watering. During the spring and summer, it must be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer for cacti and crass, following the instructions specified on the product package. It is a species with a high ornamental value for the beauty of its leaves and majestic flowering. It is also native to the southern regions of the African continent but the ornamental values mentioned above have caused it to be cultivated on other continents. Side view of the succulent plant Shark Fins, falcata (syn. ) The Shark Fins plant is characterized by forming a stem of +/- 80 cm in height rarely branched on which leaves of + / - 8 cm long and +/- 3.5 cm wide. These leaves are arranged in superimposed and compact pairs (when they flower, they lose compaction and conspicuously separate one pair from another) and are fin-shaped (visibly arched) with the entire margin and rounded apex. In addition, they have a very CRASSULA PERFOLIATA attractive gray-green color and are very fleshy. The curvature of the leaves always arranged towards CARE: the apex. The flowers are small but are numerous in apical corymbose inflorescences. The formation This plant needs to grow in well-lit places of the inflorescence causes a total stretching of the plant, observing a clear separation between the where it is directly affected by the sun in the pairs of leaves and a conspicuous development of the flower stem that will support the flowers. The early morning and late afternoon. Avoid direct midday sun because you can get burned. Shade flowers have a bright red coloration and a sweet aroma that attracts many insects. The set of flowers cultivation will cause etiolation of the stem and in very healthy plants can cover more than 5 cm in diameter. We must clarify that during the will never flower. flowering season the plant reaches its maximum size (growth is accelerated), being much smaller and Temperatures: Preferably warm or cool, avoiding exposing the plant to temperatures more compact when it has not yet flowered. below 8 ° C or above 32 ° C. Frost is deadly. After the plant blooms, it develops numerous basal shoots that help it multiply asexually. C. ovata is a perennial plant, with thick branches and fleshy leaves of 3 to 7 cm, that grow in opposite pairs along the stem. It is native to southern Africa, it grows on the sides of the mountains in rocky and hot places with winter rains. It has a bushy growth, usually develops a thick central trunk, which is why it often grows in the form of a small tree and can reach 2 m in height. The leaves are a characteristic jade green color and some varieties may develop a reddish tinge to the edges when exposed to high levels of insolation. The young stems have the same color and texture as the leaves, turning woody and brown with age. Under the right conditions, they produce white or pink flowers from late fall through winter. C. ovata tolerates heat, drought, wind, and some degree of air salinity. Like all succulents, it is very sensitive to excess water, especially during the cold season. It requires sunny or half-shade exposures (about 4-6 hours of direct sun). Overexposure to solar radiation can cause foliage fall and leaf burns. It does not tolerate cold. In temperate regions it can withstand some CRASSULA PORTULACEA light frost, provided that the substrate remains dry. Over watering can cause leaf drop and plant rot. However, also the extreme lack of water can damage it. Its cultivation is favored in a porous and well-drained substrate, such as peat and perlite in proportion 2-1 or special mixture for cacti and succulents, to avoid water retention and allow the substrate surface to dry between irrigation and irrigation. To stimulate it, you should stop watering completely in the fall. The combination of shorter days, cold nights and lack of water for several weeks will produce flowering around the beginning of winter. It is easily propagated by stem or leaf . In nature, stems and leaves often come off falling to the ground, and after a few weeks they can take root and form a new plant. It should be noted that the use of natural rooting can speed up the process. In it is used in rockeries or planted in large pots outdoors in temperate climates. It is also often used as an indoor bonsai as its growth can be well controlled. candelabrum is a phanerogamic species belonging to the family . It is a tree that reaches a size of up to 12 (-20) m with a single trunk ± Ø 90 cm in diameter, with persistent branches of ± 3 m above, sub-straight, densely branched to finally form a large, widely rounded crown. It is endemic to the and the eastern continent along the Great Rift Valley system. In it is known by its Amharic name qwolqwal. It is found on well-drained flat and rocky slopes; near termite mounds; with species of or Acacia tortilis subsp. spirocarpa, in deciduous or scrub forests; on laterite soil in the dense Acacia forest, , at an altitude of (15 -) 900 to 2000 meters. E. candelabrum is used in traditional Ethiopian medicine. Mixed with honey it is used as a purgative against and mixed with other medicinal plants to treat the symptoms of leprosy.1 This plant has little commercial value, although Richard Pankhurst documents two different establishments near Keren in where they collected gum from This plant since 1935, but its commercial viability has not been proven.2 The genus Euphorbia, of the Euphorbiaceae family, is made up of more than 2,000 species of cactiform plants, and herbaceous plants distributed throughout Africa, America and Madagascar. Some species of the genus are: Euphorbia enopla, Euphorbia pulcherrima, , , Euphorbia candelabrum, , , Euphorbia trigona, Euphorbia bivonae, Euphorbia eachhorbia Euphorbia, Euphorbia euphorbia Euphorbia , Euphorbia margalidiana, Euphorbia coerulescens, Euphorbia dendroides, Euphorbia balsamifera, Euphorbia cotinifolia. It receives the vulgar name of Euphorbia pin cushion and comes from South Africa. They are columnar succulent plants with branched stems that do not exceed 80-90 cm in height. The leaves are very small and last very little on the plant so it seems that they have no leaves. The showy red spines contrast with the vivid green of the stems. They produce the typical small yellow flowers of the . They bloom in the summer. Although the usual use in pots and planters are also interesting in rockeries and cactus and succulent gardens. Pincushion EUPHORBIA ENOPLA Euphorbia can live in full sun or semi-shade exposure and needs a warm climate with winter temperatures that do not drop below 5ºC. As soil we can use a commercial preparation for cacti or a garden soil with abundant coarse sand. Potting is best done in the spring. Water moderately so that the soil is well dry before watering again. In winter, sporadic watering will suffice. You can add a subscriber with mineral cactus fertilizer in spring and another in summer. They don't need any . If we do not go overboard with irrigation, they do not usually present pest and disease problems. If you want to clean the plant do not spray it with water but it is better to use a brush. They multiply from seeds sown in spring in a seedbed with a slightly humid sandy substrate or from cuttings made in summer, always taking care with the irritating latex of plants of this genus. Euphorbia resinifera, commonly called resinous cardon, is one of the succulent species of the genus Euphorbia native to Morocco. It is a succulent plant with a cactiform appearance that forms dense bush masses up to 60 cm high. The stems are slightly or not at all branched, light to medium green, tetragonal, exceptionally trigones, with more or less concave faces and sharp angles. At the corners are placed axillary spines of 2-10 mm, 2 by 2, on a well-defined oval gusset. The leaves are reduced to tiny tubers at the corners, next to the spines. Pedunculated inflorescence on the corners, between the pairs of spines; It is composed of 3 yellow ciates in its entirety, the 2 pedunculated and hermaphrodite laterals, the central one - sessile and masculine - usually develops and falls before the lateral ones. The fruit is a 4-5 x 6-7.5 mm subglobose , with a 4-8 mm , provided with well-differentiated, compressed, angular EUPHORBIA RESINIFERA and faired cocas, glabrous, smooth, first greenish and then yellowish. Each one carries a 2.7-3 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm seed, subglobular, with a surface sprinkled by small and thin plates of irregular, grayish or yellowish contour, without a caruncle. Flowering occurs from June to August and fruiting from August to October. It Properties: E. resinifera contains a high concentration of the toxin resiniferatoxin which is a Moroccan endemism, which is distributed through the lowest and driest parts of the Mediterranean is used as a starting point in the development of mountains that range from the South-Western Middle Atlas to the Kest Massif (Western Anti-Atlas). It is a new class of pain relievers.3 Recent research absent in the areas of Macaronesian influence where it is replaced by the other cactiform species in the has shown that this toxin exhibits its effects region: Euphorbia officinarum. Vegeta in calcareous soils, on more or less rocky soils, from 600 to 1800 through interaction with TRPV1, a Known cation channel pain sensor that also responds to meters above level, in generally semi-arid . capsaicin, the main compound found in some species of the genus capsicum. The genus belongs to the family of Portulacáceas and includes the only species , commonly known as Portulacaria, elephant bush or elephant grass. The grass of elephants is a that belongs to the group of succulent or succulent plants and can reach 15 meters in height. Its leaves, about 2 cm, are oval or rounded and tender and juicy. It blooms at the end of spring with small pink flowers that appear in tufts. They are used for hedges, in rockeries or in pots and also in the Japanese art of ikebana. It is an interesting plant for gardens by the sea. It needs a location in full sun and if we have cold winters we must cultivate it in a pot to protect it in the cold season. The soil will be the normal one of garden but with 1/4 of peat and another 1/4 of sand and the transplants we will carry out them in spring. PORTULACARIA AFRA We will water them once a week and not very abundantly, since they are succulent plants that are sensitive to excess humidity. It is better to wait until the soil is dry before watering again. It can be pruned in early spring to shape it. Fertilize once a month with liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer. To produce more leaves, they can be sprayed with hormonal stimulant. The only danger that the Portulacarias run is the excess of irrigation. It can be multiplied in summer by cuttings planted in sand.