2022年6月2日 · Elephant Bushes are succulent shrubs that grow up to 15 feet tall. The stems are a deep red color, and the leaves are fleshy, round, and about a half-inch in diameter. The leaves are most frequently a vibrant green color, but there is also a variegated cultivar.

2023年6月9日 · Native to South Africa, Portulacaria afra or elephant bush plant is a versatile perennial succulent with fleshy, glossy leaves that grows as a small bush. Hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11, it can be grown much like a bonsai, in a hanging basket or outside directly in the garden.

2020年12月4日 · The Elephant Bush plant (Portulacaria afra) is a succulent with small oval fleshy leaves and reddish woody stems. Elephant bush is popular as a hanging basket houseplant succulent due to its colorful trailing stems and jade-colored leaves.

2022年8月15日 · Elephant bush is a succulent that is fun to propagate, nontoxic, and stands up to neglect. Learn how to grow this easy-care houseplant now on Gardener's Path.

2024年2月7日 · Portulacaria afra “Elephant Bush” is a large, bushing succulent with woody stems that can grow to incredible heights when given the proper time, nutrients, and growing conditions. It can also be used in hanging baskets to add “spiller.”

2024年4月23日 · In this guide, we will explore the key aspects of elephant bush succulent care, including watering, sunlight, and propagation, to help you keep this beautiful plant thriving in your home or garden.

2023年11月1日 · Portulacaria Afra-’Elephant Bush’ is native to South Africa. They serve as food for elephants and other wildlife in their native habitat and can grow up to 20 feet tall. They have reddish-brown stems with glossy green leaves. Other names of Portulacaria Afra include porkbush and spekboom.

Elephant Bush, better known as the Dwarf Jade plant, is a low-maintenance succulent native to South Africa. Unlike other succulents, the Elephant Bush grows like a shrub, with wood branches that sprout elegant, round leaves shaped like elephant ears.

2024年2月12日 · Here are some characteristics to help you get more easily acquainted with an Elephant Bush Succulent: Elephant Bush Succulents look similar to jade plants and are even sometimes referred to as dwarf jade plants; Blooms with small lavender-colored flowers in the early summer; Grows best with well-draining soil; Native to South Africa where it ...

2023年10月31日 · Portulacaria afra, commonly known as the Elephant Bush plant, is a large succulent shrub from South Africa that belongs to the Didiereaceae family. Elephant Bush plants have reddish-brown stems with small fleshy green leaves and can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall in their natural habitat.