Portulacaria afra

Name: Portulacaria afra
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11234f
Price: 28.24 NZD
Availability: InStock

Portulacaria afra, Elephant Bush, Elephants Food, Elephant Shrub, Elephant Food Plant, Elephant Bush Plant, Spekboom, Elephant Bush Succulent Plant, Elephant Succulent

Portulacaria afra, commonly known as the Elephant Bush or Elephants Food, is a South African native shrub that carries succulent leaves on soft-wooded stems. This evergreen typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide with a somewhat open branch structure and can be trimmed as necessary. Portulacaria afra is often used for bonsai or maintained as a pot plant. It can be grown outdoors and makes for an interesting specimen and suits being planted against a bland wall or in a dry corner to make good use of space.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Patios, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Portulacaria afra, Elephant Bush, Elephants Food, Elephant Shrub, Elephant Food Plant, Elephant Bush Plant, Spekboom, Elephant Bush Succulent Plant, Elephant Succulent

Portulacaria afra Details

Portulacaria afra, commonly known as the Elephant Bush or Elephants Food, is a South African native shrub that carries succulent leaves on soft-wooded stems. This evergreen typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide with a somewhat open branch structure and can be trimmed as necessary. It grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, protected from frost. It is largely drought tolerant and does not like being over-watered or heavy soils. Portulacaria afra is often used for bonsai or maintained as a pot plant. It can be grown outdoors and makes for an interesting specimen and suits being planted against a bland wall or in a dry corner to make good use of space.