Portulacaria Afra Mastali Green Elephant Bush

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Discover the charm of Portulacaria Afra Mastali Green Elephant Bush. With its unique green foliage and intriguing form, this succulent adds an exotic touch to your collection. Order now and enjoy the beauty of this captivating plant!

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Product Code: PLANT-PRP00168

Tags:  Indoor PlantsSucculentsBonsai

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Description

Common name and scientific name

Mastali Green, Elephant Bush, Dwarf Jade, Miniature Jade, Spekboom, Elephant Food (Portulacaria afra)

Growth habit and size

Evergreen succulent shrub growing up to 4-5m tall in the wild, but up to 150-180cm in a garden cultivation.

Foliage, flower color, and texture

Small, fleshy, rounded green leaves densely clustered near the crimson stems in opposite leaf arrangement.

Pot Size

Ø15cm x H11cm

Overall Height

20 - 30cm from the base of the pot.

Sunlight requirements

Grows best in bright indirect sunlight or semi-shade.

Mature plant thrives under full sun.

Watering needs

Drought tolerant. Water only when the soil turns completely dry, allowing excess water to drain out of the pot.

Soil type and pH requirements

Prefers a dry, well-drained soil to light sandy-stony soil that is acidic to alkaline with a pH range from 5.5 to 7.5

Feeding and fertilizer needs

Feed with diluted liquid fertilizer once a month to encourage new growth.

Pruning requirements

Trim the dried, overgrown, yellowish leaves by using a pair of secateurs at least once a month.

*Photos for illustration only. Actual product may vary due to the nature of the product.

*Color of pot and size may vary and change subject to availability.

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