Max Height: 2-3m Spread: 1.5m
Origin: Namibia, South Africa Family: Portulacaceae
Common Name: Elephant Bush, Spekboom Flower Colour: Pink
Drought Tolerance: High Salinity Tolerance: Medium
Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High
Water Requirement: Low PH Level: Basic
Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High
Growth Rate: Fast Fragrance: No
This Portulacaria Afra, also known as the Elephant Bush, is perfect for creating succulent landscapes. It is small-leaved and evergreen, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and interest in any garden. The plant is lightly fragrant and drought-tolerant, allowing it to thrive even with minimal watering.
Portulacaria afra known as Elephant Bush, many-branched, succulent shrub with a thick, fleshy stem and elliptic, glossy, mid-green leaves, sometimes red-margined, 2-4cm long. Bears star-shaped, white to pale pink flowers, to 8mm across, in autumn. Height 2m or more, Spread 1m or more. Native of South Africa.
Crassula argentea, Dollar Plant, elephant bush, Jade Plant, Jade Tree, Money Tree
