Portulacaria afra cascade (Dwarf Jade) succulent Healthy live plant 5 inches in white plastic pot.(Low Elephant Bush)

Portulacaria afra “Elephant Bush” is a large, bushing succulent with woody stems that can grow to incredible heights when given the proper time, nutrients, and growing conditions. It can also be used in hanging baskets to add “spiller.”

General Care for Crassula ovata “Money Tree”
Portulacaria afra is a perfect addition to your indoor or outdoor succulent garden. Although a popular name for this succulent is “Miniature Jade,” it is not related to Crassula ovata. “Elephant Bush” also comes in miniature and variegated forms. The non-variegated form is more heat tolerant.

Portulacaria afra is a popular succulent for bonsai

Uses
Portulacaria afra is an incredible “carbon sponge,” absorbing high levels of carbon from the air.

As the name “Elephant Food” suggests, this succulent is eaten by elephants, but feeds goats and tortoises as well. It is also used in Southern African cuisine, added to salads, soups, and stews to add a sour flavor.

It is a great succulent for bonsai. In Feng Shui, “Money Tree” brings good energy, money, and luck.

• size of the plant: 5 inches, blooming size.
• well rooted, healthy plant
• contents: succulent-1, potting mix, plant tag-1, pot-1.
• FERTILIZER: Enrich the soil using a fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorous.( bonemeal powder/BASACOTE FERTILIZER)
• WATERING: Indoor plants will need even less water than an outdoor plant because they are exposed to less sunshine. Keep in mind that overwatering is basically the only way in which you can kill a succulent. So, allow the soil to completely dry out before watering this plant.