Elephant Food is a perennial succulent that is the perfect houseplant for beginners. The branches of this succulent can be trained into a bonsai for added interest, but this would require more hands-on care. This is a very forgiving plant, it is tolerant to dry soil, temporary bouts of drought and heat.
Portulacaria afra (Elephant Food)
Portulacaria afra
Elephant Food
Elephant Food is a perennial succulent that is the perfect houseplant for beginners. The branches of this succulent can be trained into a bonsai for added interest, but this would require more hands-on care. This is a very forgiving plant, it is tolerant to dry soil, temporary bouts of drought and heat.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent, Perennial, Shrub |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Indirect Sunlight |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Creamy White, Pink, Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 1-10ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Garden Uses | House Plant |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Heat |
| Soil Type | |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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