Hanging Elephant Bush - Portulacaria afra

🌿 What is the Hanging Elephant Bush?

• Scientific name: Portulacaria afra

• Common names: Elephant Bush, Spekboom

• Appearance: Many-branched succulent shrub with fleshy stems and glossy green leaves, sometimes edged in red.

• Flowers: Star-shaped, white to pale pink blooms in autumn.

• Growth habit: Trailing, making it ideal for hanging baskets or decorative pots.

• Origin: Native to South Africa and Namibia.

🛒 Greensouq Online Delivery in Dubai & UAE

• Availability: Listed on Greensouq’s online store under succulents and hanging plants.

• Price: Around AED 16 for the hanging variety.

• Delivery: Ships across Dubai and the UAE.

• Returns: Free returns within 7 days on eligible orders (sale items excluded).

• Purchase options: One-time or recurring purchase (subscription-style ordering).

🌱 Why Choose Elephant Bush in UAE?

• Low maintenance: Requires minimal watering, perfect for busy lifestyles.

• Climate suitability: Thrives in UAE’s hot, dry conditions thanks to high drought tolerance.

• Versatility: Works in hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover.

• Eco-friendly: Known for absorbing carbon dioxide efficiently, making it a sustainable choice.

📦 Key Considerations Before Ordering

• Size & spread: Can grow up to 2m tall and spread 1m or more if not pruned.

• Light needs: Prefers bright light or partial sun.

• Pot options: Greensouq offers it in hanging pots, enhancing its trailing look.

• Care tip: Avoid overwatering; let soil dry between watering.

⚠️ Risks & Tips

• Overwatering risk: Succulents like Elephant Bush can rot if watered too often.

• Size management: It can grow large if not trimmed, so regular pruning is advised.

• Delivery note: Always check pot size and variety before ordering to ensure it fits your space.

Portulacaria afra

Portulacaria afra known as Elephant Bush, many-branched, succulent shrub with a thick, fleshy stem and elliptic, glossy, mid-green leaves, sometimes red-margined, 2-4cm long. Bears star-shaped, white to pale pink flowers, to 8mm across, in autumn. Height 2m or more, Spread 1m or more. Native of South Africa. It is easily grown as a seasonal accent plant or low maintenance houseplant in our part of the world. Also sometimes called elephant food or elephant plant; dwarf jade, miniature jade or small leaf jade (but not related to jade plant,Crassula ovata); porkbush; or spekboom (in Afrikaans) or other common names in Africa, it is found on rocky outcrops and slopes from the Little Karoo in the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape northwards into KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland, Mpumalanga and the Limpopo Province and further north into Mozambique.

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