{"product_id":"elephant-bush-portulacaria-afra","title":"Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElephant Bush (Portulacaria afra)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called dwarf jade, in a 4\" pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, round, glossy green leaves line reddish-brown stems. It is a succulent shrub that holds a tidy, branching shape, so it sits well on a sunny windowsill or desk. Many people also train it as a bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for elephant bush\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light, with some direct sun if you can give it. In dim rooms the stems stretch and the leaves thin out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e water when the soil is dry, then let the pot drain fully. Soggy soil is the usual cause of trouble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e gritty, fast-draining succulent or cactus mix in a pot with a drainage hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e normal room temperatures suit it. It is not frost hardy, so keep it indoors in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePets: We couldn't confirm pet safety for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets and ask your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmaplants.com\/pages\/succulents\"\u003esucculent care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions and answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for elephant bush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it bright light, water only when the soil is dry, and use fast-draining soil. The care guide above has the full routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Portulacaria afra grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth is steady in bright light and slower in a dim room. Pruning the tips encourages a bushier shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palma","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":50809396854882,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1646\/1154\/files\/elephant-bush-portulacaria-afra-palma-main.jpg?v=1793488536","url":"https:\/\/palmaplants.com\/products\/elephant-bush-portulacaria-afra","provider":"Palma Botanical Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}