One (1) Beautiful 5" Inch Dwarf Jade Succulent Cutting Little Jade Bonsai Tree Elephant Bush/Food

This listing is for (1) One beautiful 5" Inch Dwarf Jade Succulent Cutting Little Jade Bonsai Tree Elephant Bush/Food that will be shipped via USPS First Class. Our beautiful succulents have been picked and pre-calloused so that they are ready to plant when they arrive. Occasionally, some may already have roots or small growth.

Portulacaria afra also known as: “Elephant Bush,” “Elephant Food,” “Dwarf Jade”

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.”

Overview:

Full sun to partial shade

Typical water needs for a succulent

Plant grows up to 12 ft (3.6 m) tall

Zone 10 (Minimum 30° F | 1.7° C)

Not cold hardy

Propagation by cuttings

Generally non-toxic to humans and animals

Summer Dormant

Care and Propagation Information

Portulacaria afra “Elephant Bush”

Portulacaria afra is a perfect addition to your indoor or outdoor succulent garden. Although a popular name for this succulent is “Miniature Jade,” it is not related to Crassula ovata. “Elephant Bush” also comes in miniature and variegated forms. The non-variegated form is more heat tolerant.
Portulacaria afra is a popular succulent for bonsai.

Watering

“Elephant Bush” has typical watering needs for a succulent. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Portulacaria afra needs less frequent watering during its dormancy period.
Because the leaves on Portulacaria afra are so thin, it can handle more frequent waterings than other succulents.

Where to Plant

Portulacaria afra is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 30° F (1.7° C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in full to partial sun. Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day.
If planting indoors, place it in a sunny window. This succulent tends to stretch easily if not given enough sunlight, however, the stretching isn’t as noticeable as other succulents.