Spekboom tree (Portulacaria afra)
Plant a tree of hope to help fight climate change
Sappi celebrates Arbor Week each year which runs from 30 August – 5 September. Sappi is therefore inviting everyone to participate by planting a tree and choosing wisely to use products that are wood-fibre based which are renewable and recyclable, rather than fossil-based products.
Trees support life and without them, every living organism would struggle to survive. Sappi supports life by not only planting trees but also by being responsible for maintaining biodiversity and ensuring sustainability. The forestry corporate therefore urges everyone to do their bit for the environment and help slow down the effects of climate change by planting a tree that is good for the earth, air, water, and human beings, like the climate warrior Spekboom. The water-wise Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) has a highly effective ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air, making it a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, bringing hope during our climate crisis by helping fight climate change.
Below is a six stage process on how to plant your Spekboom:
1. Plant the Spekboom early morning, late afternoon, or on a cloudy day.
2. Water the plant properly the day before you plant it.
3. Choose a sunny spot in your garden that has well-draining soils (sandy soil).
4. Dig a hole just a bit bigger than its existing bag, and insert the Spekboom without the bag.
5. Fill the hole up with soil and compact the soil around the plant.
6. Water the plant well and proceed to only watering it every few days.
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