Elephant Bush in Dot Planter

LIGHT: The Elephant Bush, or Portulacaria afra plant requires plenty of bright light and a warm environment to grow and thrive. Plant in full sun or partial shade. However, if the dwarf jade plant is moved from indoors to direct sunlight outdoors the leaves will burn and shed. This is why filtered or partially shaded bright light is ideal.

TEMPERATURE: Rainbow Elephant Bush can handle mild frost and cold temperatures to 25° degrees Fahrenheit for a short period of time. If you live in a climate with freezing winter temperatures, it’s best to grow Afra in a container so this succulent plant can move indoors during the colder months.

WATER: As a drought-tolerant plant, the Elephant bush succulent doesn’t need lots of water to survive. It adapts to dry and hot conditions.vThey generally thrive when given regular waterings. As a rule of thumb, a growing Elephant bush plant needs more water in the summer months when it’s hotter and drier as opposed to cooler winter months. Wait for the top layer of soil to dry out a little before watering again to ensure you’re not overwatering this succulent plant.

FERTILIZER: Feed plants in the early spring or late winter with a diluted indoor plant fertilizer at 50% strength.