Portulacaria afra 'Red Stem' 4 Inch

In Africa, this red-stemmed succulent grows into huge bushes that elephants munch on, thus the common name of 'Elephant Bush.' For indoor gardeners, 'Red Stem' is an easily grown, easily shaped addition to container planters for height and as a filler/spiller. The key is to give this jade-like plant lots of light - south or west-facing exposures are best - and deep but infrequent watering. This tender succulent goes dormant in the winter, so be even stingier with water during that time.

Common Name: Elephant Bush

Mature Size: Can be maintained at 12" high and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Evergreen, pet-friendly

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun. South or west facing windows ideal.

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry

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Structure: May be pruned to maintain upright or cascading profile

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.