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Succulent  Portulacaria Afra Elephant Bush

Succulent Portulacaria Afra Elephant Bush

Portulacaria afra (known as elephant bush, dwarf jade plant, porkbush and spekboom in Afrikaans) is a small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. These succulents commonly have a reddish stem and leaves that are green, but also a variegated cultivar is often seen in cultivation.
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Portulacaria afra is a small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. These succulents commonly have a reddish stem and leaves that are green, but also a variegated cultivar is often seen in cultivation. They are simple to care for and make easy houseplants for a sunny location

Weight1kg
Foliage Leaves are round to oval in shape
Size 2 - 4 metres
WateringElephant bushes should be watered more often in summer and less in the winter
Light partial sun to full sun, but they prefer bright filtered sunlight.
TemperatureElephant Bush can handle mild frost and cold temperatures to -1° C for a short period of time
Toxicity The foliage is edible and non-toxic to pets and humans.
Pests and ProblemsMealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies

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