Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra
- Native to:
- Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Didiereaceae
- Genus:
- Portulacaria
- Species:
- Portulacaria afra
- USDA Symbol:
- POAF
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid, rocky regions
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment.