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Portulcaria afra [prostrate form]
Also Known As
- Crassula 'Mini Jade'
- Crassula ovata 'Minima'
- Crassula ovata 'Minor'
- Crassula ovata nana
- Portulcaria afra prostrata
- Dollar Plant
- Dwarf Jade Plant
- Jade Plant
- Jade Tree
- Miniature Jade Plant
- Money Tree
- Small Leafed Jade Plant
- Trailing Elephant Bush
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Portulcaria afra [prostrate form] plant details
Portulcaria afra [prostrate form] is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Portulcaria afra [prostrate form]
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: crassulaceae, didiereaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in winter
- Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Portulcaria afra [prostrate form]
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Portulcaria afra [prostrate form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Portulcaria for your garden
aka Portulacaria afra 'folis variegatis', Portulacaria afra f. macrophylla, Portulacaria afra f. microphylla, Portulcaria afra variegata, Elephant Plant, Porkbush, Rainbow Bush, Small Leaf Jade, Spekboom, Variegated Elephant Jade, Variegated Elephant Plant, Variegated False Jade
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-12'
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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