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Elephant's Food

Portulacaria Afra

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Overview

Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant's Food, is a drought-tolerant succulent that features small, rounded, jade green leaves on reddish-brown stems. It can reach up to 8-15 feet in height and spread 4-6 feet. This evergreen is excellent for adding texture to landscapes and thrives in USDA zones 10-11. Prune for shape and control; it serves well in rock gardens or as a low-maintenance container plant.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — commonly known as Elephant's Food

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Portulacaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — commonly known as Elephant's Food; this evergreen is excellent for adding texture to landscapes and thrives, image 101
Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — lavender flowers in the garden; though it often stays smaller when cultivated in containers, image 98
Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — succulent with lavender blooms; overwatering can lead to root rot, image 99
Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — succulent for full or half or shade; green touch to any garden space, image 100
Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — green touch to any garden space; commonly known as Elephant's Food, image 97

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