Portulacaria 'Rainbow Elephant Bush'

Botanical: Portulacaria afra

Common: Rainbow Elephant Bush Portulacaria, Rainbow Elephant Food Portulacaria, Dwarf Rainbow Plant

• 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

• 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.

• 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.