Description:
Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush, is a small-leaved succulent native to South Africa. It features reddish stems and green leaves, with a variegated cultivar often seen in cultivation. This plant is easy to care for as a houseplant in sunny locations and is used in outdoor landscaping in frost-free regions. It is drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, and popular as a bonsai specimen.
Sources:
- [1] Succulent 'Elephant Bush': House Plant Shop. Visit Source
- [2] 2 Inch Portulacaria Afra Decumbent: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [3] Portulacaria afra: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [4] 2 Inch Portulacaria Afra Decumbent: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [5] Succulent 'Elephant Bush': House Plant Shop. Visit Source
Shop for this Plant:
Last Updated August 18, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Succulents | Hanging Elephant Bush 6 inch |
No
|
$20.00 |
| Succulent Market | Portulacaria Afra Succulent Cuttings 20 Pack |
Yes
|
$19.99 |
| American Plant Exchange | Pink Dwarf Jade Tree, Miniature Bonsai Tree, 6" Pot |
No
|
$38.98 |
| Planet Desert | 2 Inch Portulacaria Afra Decumbent ( 2" Pot) |
Yes
|
$5.97 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Bonsai Elephant Bush Kokedamas ( 6 Inch Moss Ball) |
No
|
$99.99 |
| House Plant Shop | Succulent 'Elephant Bush' ( 4" Pot) |
Yes
|
$19.99 |
| American Plant Exchange | Dwarf Jade Bonsai Tree, 6" Pot |
Yes
|
$38.99 |
| Ramsey Succulents | Portulacaria Afra Elephant Bush |
Yes
|
$1.99 |
| Lively Root | Elephant Bush in Mini Speckled Pots 4-Pack ( Extra Small) |
No
|
$88.00 |
| Succulent Market | Portulacaria Afra |
Yes
|
$7.99 |