Portulacaria afra |
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Elephant's Food, Elephant Bush |
This interesting succulent has an irregular growth habit. Depending on pruning and cold, Elephant's Food can be grown as a groundcover or shrub to 12' tall and wide. Plants work very well in containers, and can be used indoors or outdoors. It is drought tolerant but needs some protection from frost. It does best with some shade in most arid climates; otherwise, it tolerates full sun. This plant is a native of South Africa.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Succulent
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.