Botanical Name: Portulacaria afra Add
Common Name: Elephant's Food  
Plant photo of: Portulacaria afra
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Succulent

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: George Hull MSN
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Interesting succulent with irregular growth habit. Depending on pruning and cold, elephant's food can be grown as a groundcover or shrub to 12' tall and wide. Plants work very well in containers, and can be used indoors or outdoors. Drought tolerant, but needs some protection from frost. Does best with some shade in most arid climates, otherwise tolerates full sun. Native to South Africa.