"Carbon footprint" is a ubiquitous term. Yet the answer to reducing it may be right at our feet. Findings suggest that up to four tons of carbon a year can be captured by each hectare of Portulacaria afra - also known as the Dwarf Jade Plant, Elephant´s Food, Elephant Bush or Spekboom. Water-wise and hardy, this miracle plant could rival the rainforest for rate of carbon absorption.

"Carbon footprint" is a ubiquitous term. Yet the answer to reducing it may be right at our feet. Findings suggest that up to four tons of carbon a year can be captured by each hectare of Portulacaria afra - also known as the Dwarf Jade Plant, Elephant´s Food, Elephant Bush or Spekboom. Water-wise and hardy, this miracle plant could rival the rainforest for rate of carbon absorption.