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    • Photo of Portulcaria afra [prostrate form] foliage by Mini Forest By Sky

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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Dwarf selection of the common jade plant

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Greenhouse plant or indoors. Has smaller rounded leaves than standard Jade. Reddish tint on leaves and trunk. Makes excellent indoor Bonsai. Control shape and height by pinching or let grow to 6-8 inch weeping plant. With age forms interesting serration along trunk and stems. Very easy care. Water when on the dry side. Takes shade, even a north window, but prefers full sun (with more water). Shipping size: 4-6 inch well rooted starts.

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    Gardening facts about Portulcaria afra [prostrate form] plant

    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

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    Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'

    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
    Photo of Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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