This Product Contains
| SrNo |
Item name |
| 1 |
Elephant bush, Portulacaria afra, Jade plant (Green) - Succulent Plant |
| 2 |
4 inch (10 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner |
About Elephant Bush
Botanical name of Elephant bush is Portulacaria afra. Elephant bush is a small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. These succulents commonly have a reddish stem and leaves that are green Elephant Bush small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. Elephant Bush commonly has a reddish stem and green leaves.
The vibrant green leaves are symbolic of growth and renewal. Jade plants have long been thought to bring good fortune to their owners.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height |
7 inch (18 cm) |
| Plant Spread |
5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Elephant Bush, Elephant Food, Dwarf Jade, Small Leaf Jade, Porkbush |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
Up to 25.4 Centimeters |
| Difficulty Level |
Easy. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for jade plant growth.
Soil
- Soil should be well drained and porous.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) of water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don'ts
- Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
- Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Elephant Bush Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight |
Natural indirect/artificial bright light. |
| Watering |
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch. |
| Soil |
Soil should be well drain and porus. |
| Temperature |
18-24 degree Celsius. |
| Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer once a month. |
Elephant Bush Special Feature
Consider as Good luck plant.
Elephant Bush Uses
Ornamental Use:
- It makes an excellent container or house plant
