Portulacaria Afra Variegata
Portulacaria afra 'Variegated'
Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' is a variegated form of Elephant bush houseplants (Portulacaria afra), with green and cream variegated succulent leaves. The plant resembles a small jade plant in form, and will thrive in a bright, warm room. Commonly known as Rainbow Bush, Elephant Bush. (Portulacaria afra ‘Tricolor’is a synonym)
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Portulacaria afra 'Variegated'
Latin name
Portulacaria Afra Variegata
type
Succulent
family
Didiereaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Portulacaria Afra Variegata
Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' is a variegated form of Elephant bush houseplants (Portulacaria afra), with green and cream variegated succulent leaves. The plant resembles a small jade plant in form, and will thrive in a bright, warm room. Commonly known as Rainbow Bush, Elephant Bush. (Portulacaria afra ‘Tricolor’is a synonym)
Propagation by cuttings
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Like most succulents, elephant bush is easy to reproduce from cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer for best results. Let the cutting dry out and callous for a couple of days and then plant the cutting in damp gritty soil in a small pot. Place the cutting in a moderately lit area where temperatures are at least 65 F. (18 C.). Keep the soil lightly moist and in a few weeks the cutting will root and you will have a new elephant bush succulent to share with a friend or add to your collection.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Portulacaria care is similar to other succulent plants. If planted outdoors in warm climates, dig in 3 inches of sand or gritty material to provide well drained soil.