Portulacaria afra 'Aurea'
Also Known As
- Yellow Elephant's Foot
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Portulacaria afra 'Aurea' plant details
Portulacaria afra 'Aurea' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Portulacaria afra 'Aurea'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: didiereaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Portulacaria afra 'Aurea'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
Gardening facts about Portulacaria afra 'Aurea' plant
How to Grow Portulacaria afra 'Aurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Portulacaria for your garden
aka Portulacaria afra f. macrophylla, Portulacaria afra f. microphylla, Portulacaria afra ssp. minima, Dwarf Jade, Elephant Bush, Elephant Food, Elephant Plant, Elephant Tree, Mini Jade Plant, Small Leaf Jade, Spekboom
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Portulacaria afra 'Mediopicta'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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