The Portulacaria Afra, also known as the Elephant Bush, is a unique succulent that resembles a miniature tree. It’s low-maintenance and ideal for those looking for a decorative houseplant. This plant comes in a 1-inch net pot. Please do not remove the plant from the net pot; plant it directly in a larger pot. Avoid overwatering to keep the plant healthy. For more tips and guidance, check out our workshops.
SAPLING DESCRIPTION
- Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
- Sapling Height – 2 inches
- Watering – When the top layer of soil feels dry
- Sunlight – Partial shade or bright indirect sunlight
PLANT DESCRIPTION
- Difficulty Level – Easy
- Full Plant Height – Up to 6 feet in outdoor conditions (smaller indoors)
- Type – Indoor/outdoor succulent
- Feed – Fertilize with succulent fertilizer every 2-3 months, avoid overfeeding
- Watering – Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings
- Soil – Well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix
- Sunlight – Partial shade or bright indirect sunlight
- Suitable Temperature – 60°F (15.56°C) – 85°F (29.44°C)
HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING
- Take the sapling with the net pot and choose an appropriate-sized container for your plant.
- Ensure the drainage holes of the pot are sealed properly.
- Fill the pot more than halfway with succulent potting mix.
- Make a small hole in the center of the soil and place the sapling along with the net pot inside.
- Cover with more soil and water thoroughly.
ALTERNATE NAMES
- Botanical name: Portulacaria Afra
- portulacaria afra plant sapling in Hindi: portulakariya aphra paudhaa (पोर्टुलाकारिया अफ्रा पौधा)
- portulacaria afra plant sapling in Kannada: portulakariya aphra sasya (ಪೊರ್ಟುಲಾಕಾರಿಯಾ ಆಫ್ರಾ ಸಸ್ಯ)
- portulacaria afra plant sapling in Tamil: portulakariya aphra ceti (போர்டுலாகாரியா ஆப்ரா செடி)
- portulacaria afra plant sapling in Telugu: portulakariya aphra mokka (పోర్టులాకారియా ఆఫ్ర మొక్క)
- portulacaria afra plant sapling in Marathi: portulakariya aphra vanaspati (पोर्टुलाकारिया अफ्रा वनस्पती)
- portulacaria afra plant sapling in Malayalam: portulakariya aphra ceti (പോർടുലാകാരിയ ആഫ്ര ചെടി)
Other names: Elephant Bush, Jade Plant, Dwarf Jade,pratacula
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