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Portulacaria afra forma 'Variegata' Rainbow Bush (2" Pot) Little
Also known as variegated elephant bush or rainbow portulacaria plant, rainbow elephant bush ( Portulacaria afra 'Variegata') is a shrubby succulent with mahogany stems and fleshy, green and creamy white foliage. Clusters of small, lavender-pink blooms may appear at branch tips. Portulacaria Afra is commonly called the Elephant Bush, also known as Dwarf Jade Plant although it is a different species to Crassula Ovata and sometimes called Spekboom or Elephant succulent. The natural environment is the dry rocky hills in the eastern parts of South Africa. Portulacaria afra or The Jade Plant is a small leaved succulent that is a semi-evergreen upright shrub or small tree. Dwarf jade is a succulent perennial plant with small, fleshy, teardrop-shaped leaves and reddish-brown stems. In its native South Africa, dwarf jade is a fleshy-stemmed shrub or small tree, but for the rest of the world, it is normally grown as an easy-to-care-for houseplant. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle
Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' World of Succulents
The Portulacaria Afra doesn't like cold weather, but mature plants can tolerate a moderate amount of frost. It can reach 8-15 feet (2.5-4.5 meters), but in a garden, the Elephant Bush will generally stop growing once it reaches 4.5-6.5 feet (1.5-2 meters). Bonsai masters use the Elephant Plant to create spectacular bonsai. 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. Portulacaria afra (known as elephant bush, porkbush, purslane tree, dwarf jade and spekboom in Afrikaans) is a small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. These succulents commonly have a reddish stem and leaves that are green, but also a variegated cultivar is often seen in cultivation. The elephant bush ( Portulacaria afra) is a slow-growing, shrubby succulent plant native to South Africa. As a succulent, elephant bush is drought-tolerant and loves dry, sunny areas. It grows best in arid, desert-like environments. Elephant bush gets its name from the fact that it is a favorite food of elephants.
Portulacaria Afra Variegata G4rden Plant
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. Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' is a much-branched succulent shrub with attractive reddish-brown stems and smooth glossy green leaves with cream-colored margins. It can grow up to 10 feet (3 m) tall. The branches become interwoven as the plant ages.
Portulacaria Afra Light Requirement. The Elephant Bush would do well in an area with access to 5 or 6 hours of indirect but bright sunlight. They can tolerate direct sunlight but prolonged exposure can leave the plant a bit leggy. In the course of caring for the Elephant bush, you might need to relocate it often around the house as providing. Dwarf jade has few types, one of the most commonly available in cultivation is Portulacaria Afra "variegate pro". Variegated elephant or rainbow is like Portulacaria Afra in many ways. The qualities and features are similar but Portulacaria Afra "Variegata" has green stripes and an attractive hue of variegated cream.
Variegated Mini Jade (Portulacaria Afra Variegata)
Buy this plant Plant nurseries 6 suppliers Size Ultimate height 2.5-4 metres Time to ultimate height 10-20 years Ultimate spread 1-1.5 metres Growing conditions Sand Clay Moisture Well-drained pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Colour & scent Position Partial shade Aspect East-facing or West-facing Kalanchoe Portulacaria Senecio About Portulacaria afra Portulacaria afra (elephant's food, elephant bush, spekboom) thrives in warm, sunny climates. Unlike many other South African succulents, Portulacaria afra is fine with high humidity and rainfall (it grows well in Florida and Hawaii) as well as desert sun and heat.
