Portulacaria 'Elephant Bush'

Name: Portulacaria 'Elephant Bush'
Brand: House Plant Dropship
SKU: 4_SUCC_PORTULACARIA_ELEPHANT.BUSH
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The Portulacaria afra 'Elephant Bush' is a charming and resilient houseplant, known for its bushy growth of small, rounded, jade-green leaves on woody stems. Exhibiting a shrubby and well-branched growth habit, the plant can spread out as it matures, creating a dense canopy. When provided with optimal care, this succulent can reach a mature height of approximately 8-15 feet outdoors, but it typically remains smaller when grown indoors as a houseplant.

Botanical & Common Names

Botanical: Portulacaria afra

Common: Elephant Bush Portulacaria, Elephant Food Portulacaria, Dwarf Jade Plant, Spekboom, Small Leaf Jade

Necessary Care Tips

Light: Bright Indirect
Ideal Temperature: 65-80°F
Humidity: Low
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering
Fertilize: Every 6-8 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
Preferred Soil: Cacti and Succulent Potting Mix

Advanced Care Tips

Can tolerate bright, indirect light to full sun.
Trim back excessively long stems to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
Easily propagated through stem cuttings. Allow the cut end to callous over before planting in soil.

Plant Insights

Member of the Didiereaceae family, which is a small family of flowering succulent plants that includes only 20 species.
The Portulacaria is native to South Africa, particularly regions with arid and semi-arid climates.

The Portulacaria is often called "Elephant Bush" because it's a popular food for elephants in its native habitat.
It's a fast grower and can quickly fill a pot or garden space with its bushy growth.