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Spekboom (Portulacaria afra )isa must for an ecofriendly garden as it helps to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by acting like a handy carbon sponge, thereby improving the quality of the air we breathe. Spekbooms are versatile plants that can be planted in full sun or semishade in areas that get high rainfall or drought, they tolerate high humidity and heat, and can be used in fire-prone areas as a perimeter hedge. They also act as excellent soil binders, preventing erosion on slopes and in windy areas.

Did you know? Spekboom, a plant that can live for as many as 200 years, is also known as elephant bush and provides 80% of an elephant’s diet. >>