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Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta'

Also Known As

  • Portulacaria afra 'Mediopicta'

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta' plant details

Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: didiereaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Portulacaria afra ‘Medio-picta’, also called Midstripe Rainbow Bush, is a tall-growing succulent species. This is a unique, variegated form of Elephant Bush, which is native to South Africa. Features green, variegated, paddle-shaped leaves with creamy white midstripes, carried on thick, scarlet red stems. Over time, the plant will form into an upright shrub with a thick woody trunk. Ideal in warm climate landscapes, rock gardens and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. The branches can be trained to grow upright or arching, making them useful in hanging baskets, succulent gardens and containers alike. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Truly a wonderful, dramatic vertical accent in a succulent garden! Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

Gardening facts about Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta' plant

How to Grow Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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
Photo of Portulacaria afra foliage by Almost Eden
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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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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 20"

  • sun
  • occasional - low
Photo of Portulacaria molokiniensis foliage, potted by Little Prince of Oregon
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