Product Details
Highlights
Portulacaria afra 'Decumbent' (Miniature Jade, Elephant Bush, Spekboom): Small, round, apple green leaves stand out against flexible red stems. This easy to grow cultivar branches freely and spills nicely from pots. In frost-free climates, it can also be planted outdoors in full to partial sun as a spreading ground cover. Portulacaria tend to be reluctant to bloom in cultivation, but they can produce clusters of small purple flowers in midsummer.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
Purple Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Hanging / Trailing
Growth Habit / Shape
Low Growing / Creeping
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill
Special Characteristic
Fast Grower
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
