• Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
  • Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
  • Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
  • Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
  • Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
  • Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
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Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)

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Portulacaria afra variagata (Elephant bush) is a succulent plant from the Crassula family. Portulacaria is a beautiful succulent shrub with woody branching stems that are adorned with fleshy leaves. The leaves vary in colour from cream, to green and the stems themselves provide a bright pop of pink. Native to South Africa, where it is eaten by elephants in the wild hence its common name ‘Elephant bush’.

RATING- Easy

LOVES- Enjoys a bright and sunny position- a sunny windowsill is perfect. Would prefer a slightly warmer spot where possible

HATES- Too much moisture. Water on average every 7-10 days allowing the majority of soil to dry out fully before re-watering.

Pot diameter- 5.5, 14cm

More information and care recommendations are below
    Overview

    Portulacaria afra variagata (Elephant bush) is a succulent plant from the Crassula family. Portulacaria is a beautiful succulent shrub with woody branching stems that are adorned with fleshy leaves. The leaves vary in colour from cream, to green and the stems themselves provide a bright pop of pink. Native to South Africa, where it is eaten by elephants in the wild hence its common name ‘Elephant bush’.
    Quick Care Guide

    Care Difficulty: This plant has very easy care needs.

    Light requirements: Likes a bright spot with some direct sunlight being beneficial. A sunny windowsill is the ideal place.

    Watering: Like many succulents allow the soil to dry out between waterings, reducing further in winter. Do not let this plant sit in water as this will increase the chances of root rot.

    Humidity: Does not need any additional humidity so will work well in average household conditions.

    Toxicity: Non toxic to humans and pets

    Feeding: Enjoys a feed around mid-spring during its growing season.

    Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years when it has outgrown its current container. Use a Cactus and succulent mix and pot up one size larger in a container with good drainage.

    Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
    Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
    Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
    Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
    Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)
    Portulacaria afra variegata (Elephant bush)

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