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the best types of elephant bush for your garden's potted plants are easy to grow

Elephant bush is a low-maintenance houseplant that's available in a number of different varieties. Discover 11 of the best types now on Gardener's Path

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My once-thriving Spider Plant, hanging in a bright yellow pot near the front door, was looking stressed and in need of revitalization. What to replace it with? I live in the Sonoran Desert so this new plant needed to be tough. Enter the trailing succulent I came across which would fit the bill. This is all about repotting Portulacaria afra including the mix to use, steps taken and the aftercare. You may have heard this plant called by other names such as Elephant Bush, Elephant Food,…

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Plant database entry for Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra 'Prostrata') with 6 images, one comment, and 28 data details.

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how to grow elephant bush indoors complete care guide for elephant bush housplants

Did you know that Elephant Bush is also known by its scientific name, Portulacaria afra? This article will discuss everything you need to know about the elephant bush. We'll elaborate on its distinguishing features, uses and benefits, varieties, how to care for it, and much more. Keep reading for a closer look at how to grow and nurture the Elephant Bush succulent. 🌿 🍀

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Portulacaria afra, also known as the “Elephant Bush” is a perennial succulent found in South Africa. Learn everything you need to know about elephant bush care.

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several pictures of plants with text overlay that says detailed propagation tips for potluacaria afra

After taking care of Portulacaria Afra plants for many years, I find them to be one of the easiest to grow and propagate. My husband has been getting very interested in these plants lately and

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Portulacaria Afra (por-tew-luh-KAR-ee-uh AF-ruh) is commonly known as Elephant Bush or Elephant Food Plant. The bushy succulent shrubs belong to the Didiereaceae family. Elephant Bush plants can grow tree-like, making them popular among bonsai tree growers.

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The rainbow elephant bush is a stubby, perennial shrub with reddish-brown stems and fleshy white leaves. It is named so because elephants love to eat them. This plant thrives in warmer climates and does well in potting mixes ideal for cacti and other succulents. Although it can grow to a height of 6 m, it is pruned to 3 m for easy maintenance.

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