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South Africa Portulacaria afra Elephant bush

Indigenous; 2,5 - 3m
Planting position: Full sun in arid areas without cold, frosty winters.
Requires watering when needed and perfect drainage. Watch out for mealy bug.
Propagate from cuttings.

This succulent has small, fleshy and round leaves, centred yellow and glowing reddish, and arranged in opposite mates along red stems. It is spring flowering with a profusion of small, star-shaped rose-pink flowers. The Elephant bush is ideal for hedge planting.

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