Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra
A resilient, carbon-absorbing succulent with charming jade-like leaves.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 4-6 Ft.
- Height
- 8-15 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 10 - 12
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
Design images (1)
Bring your vision to life
The design images above are drag-and-drop ready — place this plant on a photo of your own yard and see it before you plant it.
Create design onlineAbout Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra is a versatile, soft-wooded succulent shrub or small tree known for its reddish stems and small, glossy green leaves. Native to South Africa, it features an upright yet spreading growth habit that makes it ideal for hedges, groundcovers, or bonsai. This resilient plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is exceptionally drought-tolerant. Beyond its ornamental value, it serves as a carbon sponge and a nutritious food source for wildlife like elephants.