Indoor Succulent & Cacti
Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bush)
Portulacaria afra
Also known as Elephant Bush
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bu), 'Elephant Bu', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A succulent or cactus prized for sculptural form, water-storing leaves or stems, and minimal care.
Bright indirect to direct light suits this plant. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11 (mostly indoor). Allow potting mix to dry completely between waterings. Many tolerate low water and occasional neglect. Most need protection from frost , keep indoors over winter in PNW.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Portulacaria afra
- Common name
- Elephant Bush
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 2-4 ft tall × 2-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Rarely flowers in cultivation
- Bloom color
- Pink, Yellow, Orange
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: None documented
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