Portulacaria afra |
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Elephant's Food, Elephant Bush |
Description
This interesting succulent has an irregular growth habit. Depending on pruning and cold, Elephant's Food can be grown as a groundcover or shrub to 12' tall and wide. Plants work very well in containers, and can be used indoors or outdoors.It is drought tolerant but needs some protection from frost. It does best with some shade in most arid climates; otherwise, it tolerates full sun. This plant is a native of South Africa.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Japanese, Rockery, Spanish, Tropical, Watergarden
Accenting Features
Unusualfoliage, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Bank, Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Massplanting, Smallspaces, Hangingbasket
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
