This new selection of Elephant Food makes a great groundcover! Plants never grow above 1 foot tall, and are often even more prostrate. This little succulent has done quite well for us in the sun and shade. Good selection for containers or in the ground, Dwarf Elephant Food requires very little irrigation once established, usually just some supplemental water through the dry summer season.
Portulacaria afra minima (Dwarf Elephant Food)
Portulacaria afra minima
Dwarf Elephant Food, Elephant Mat
This new selection of Elephant Food makes a great groundcover! Plants never grow above 1 foot tall, and are often even more prostrate. This little succulent has done quite well for us in the sun and shade. Good selection for containers or in the ground, Dwarf Elephant Food requires very little irrigation once established, usually just some supplemental water through the dry summer season.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Lavender, Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Cold |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
