Ceraria namaquensis (Namaqualand Ceraria)

Ceraria namaquensis (Namaqualand Ceraria) green plant with succulent leaves in a close up view.
Ceraria namaquensis (Namaqualand Ceraria) thick green stems covered in many small finger-shaped succulent leaves.

Botanical names: Ceraria namaquensis, Portulacaria namaquensis

Common names: Namaqualand Ceraria, False Portulacaria, Namaqua Porkbush

Family: Didiereaceae    (Formerly:Portulacaceae)

Subfamily: Portulacarioideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Very slow growing smallish, woody stemmed desert shrub with many short, spiky semi-deciduous, succulent leaves. It is usually grown grafted on Portulacaria afra.

Similar plants: Ceraria namaquensis (Namaqualand Ceraria)


Ceraria namaquensis (Namaqualand Ceraria) green plant with numerous thick cylindrical leaves on vertical branches
Ceraria namaquensis (Namaqualand Ceraria) stems covered in succulent green cylindrical leaves growing in upright patterns


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