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
| Weight | 1kg |
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| Foliage | Leaves are round to oval in shape |
| Size | 2 - 4 metres |
| Watering | Elephant 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. |
| Temperature | Elephant 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 Problems | Mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies |
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