Elephant's Food
Portulacaria afra
Elephant's food has adapted to many different conditions, including containers.
THE BASICS
Type: Succulent
Sun: Full sun, partial sun, shade
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Low
Native to: South Africa
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 3 feet
Mature Width: 4 feet
Mature Form: Sprawling shrub
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Medium green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Pink (rarely occurs)
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert