Do elephant bushes need a lot of water?
The elephant bush is a winter grower. This means it is actively growing during spring and fall. Therefore, it will consume more water in a such season in order to support its new growth. While in summer elephant bush tends to go dormant especially the ones that located outdoor.
What kind of water do you use for elephant bush Portulacaria?
USE THE RIGHT WATER TYPE The best type of water to use on your Portulacaria Afra Elephant Bush is distilled water. It does not contain any salts or minerals that can harm the plant and draws out the moisture from the soil and into the pot before evaporating.
How do you take care of a rainbow elephant plant?
To care for Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata,’ grow the rainbow elephant bush in bright indirect light. Plant the variegated elephant bush in a quick-draining sandy soil mix for succulents. Only water the succulent when the soil completely dries. Fertilize in late spring using a diluted houseplant fertilizer.
What kind of soil does an elephant bush need?
Soil If you are planting the elephant bush outside, then the soil you’re going to place the plant in needs to be sandy and well-draining. Rocky soil always works as well. And for the inside potted plants, basic potting soil or cactus soil would suffice as the soil mix.
