Size: 1 gallon
*Drought-tolerant
Elephant Bush is an elephants favorite food. Indoors is an excellent place to grow elephant bush houseplants. Portulacaria care requires warm temperatures and bright light. After a dormant period in winter, the bush produces small pink flowers grouped in clusters at the ends of the branches.
Light: This plant requires plenty of bright light and a warm environment to grow and thrive. Plant in full sun or partial shade. However, if the dwarf jade plant is moved from indoors to direct sunlight outdoors the leaves will burn and shed. This is why filtered or partially shaded bright light is ideal.
Water: Doesn’t need lots of water to survive. It adapts to dry and hot conditions. They generally thrive when given regular waterings.
Humidity: Indoor humidity
Temperature: 70°F to 85°F (21°C to 29°C)
Fertilizer: It is best to fertilize your elephant bush in late winter/early spring with indoor plant fertilizer. During these months, the growing season, you can fertilize your elephant bush once a month. Dilute the fertilizer by half.
Soil: Needs a well-draining potting mix such as a cactus mix or sandy succulent soil. Adding additional perlite for extra drainage also helps and pots need drainage holes.
Toxicity: Non-toxic