elephant food succulent Portulacaria afra

elephant food succulent Portulacaria afraPortulacaria afra This attractive shrub has succulent small round leaves. It flowers from late winter till spring small star shaped pink flowers. This plant known as Elephant's food or Elephant Bush does well and looks great in pots spilling over its edges. In the landscape, it adds to rock gardens with its interesting growth pattern. Growth Guide These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its

Portulacaria afra

This attractive shrub has succulent small round leaves. It flowers from late winter till spring small star-shaped pink flowers. This plant known as Elephant's food or Elephant Bush does well and looks great in pots spilling over its edges. In the landscape, it adds to rock gardens with its interesting growth pattern. 

Growth Guide

These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.

     Exposure: Full to part sun

    Watering: Moderate to low

     Ships: With soil

Dwarf Elephant Bush

     Mature Height: 1-2 feet

     Mature Width: 2-3 feet

Elephant Bush, Variegated Elephant Bush

     Mature Height: 2 feet

     Mature Width: 2-3 feet

Plant Highlights

A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.

     Easy To Grow

     Moderate To Slow Growing

    Good For Pots

    Fire Resistant

    Deer Resistant

Where To Plant

USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.

     Hardiness Zone: 9-11 (USDA)

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