Succulent 'Elephant Bush'

Elephant Bush 🐘🌿 has small round green leaves on reddish stems, giving it a tidy, shrubby look that works beautifully on sunny shelves, patios, and succulent collections. It does best in very bright light indoors or outdoors in warm weather, where it stays compact and can even develop a more woody, bonsai-like shape over time. This is an easy, low-fuss plant that handles missed waterings much better than soggy soil. Pro tip: give it a pot with good drainage and let the soil dry fully before watering again ☀️.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Portulacaria afra
🏷️ Common Names: Elephant Bush, Dwarf Jade Plant, Elephant Food, Spekboom
💧 Watering Needs: Low; allow soil to dry fully between waterings
☀️ Light Needs: Very bright light; enjoys direct sun
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, branching succulent shrub
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⚠️ Toxicity: Generally considered non-toxic to pets
🌎 Native Region: South Africa

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