{"product_id":"portulacaria-afra-elephant-bush-1","title":"Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bush)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003ePortulacaria afra (Elephant Bush) \u0026amp; Mini-Bonsai Forms — 2.5\" Pot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAdd a versatile, resilient beauty to your plant collection! Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush or Spekboom, features thick, \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-brown stems\u003c\/strong\u003e lined with glossy, \u003cstrong\u003eteardrop-shaped green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shipped in a 2.5\" nursery starter pot. Its woody branching habit brings immediate charm to any sunny windowsill, desk, or patio arrangement. Extremely low-maintenance and fast-growing, this succulent thrives in full sun and rewards bright light with sturdy growth and vibrant stem color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eEach order includes a well-rooted plant in a 2.5\" square starter pot, featuring a cascading growth habit that is easily pruned and shaped over time. It is beginner-friendly, highly heat-tolerant, and exceptionally drought-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to bright indirect light. Direct sunlight promotes dense foliage and rich reddish stem color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Use the soak-and-dry method. Allow the soil to dry out thoroughly between waterings, and reduce watering during winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant in a well-draining cactus and succulent mix with gritty additives like perlite or pumice to ensure proper root aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender to light freezes. It thrives in warm weather but must be protected or brought indoors whenever temperatures dip near or below 30°F to 32°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003ePets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eUnlike Euphorbia species, Portulacaria afra is completely \u003cstrong\u003enon-toxic \u003c\/strong\u003eto cats, dogs, and horses. In its native habitat in South Africa, it is even a favorite food source for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Succulents AZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657986670666,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.simplysucculents.com\/products\/portulacaria-afra-elephant-bush-1","provider":"Simply Succulents AZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}