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succulent plant elephant bush

succulent plant elephant bush Elephant Bush | Portulacaria afra

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succulent plant elephant bush Elephant Bush | Portulacaria afraElephant Bush, botanically listed as Portulacaria afra, is a live succulent plant selected for its distinctive form and ornamental appeal. Natural color, size, form, and presentation may vary slightly with season, maturity, and growing conditions. Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It's well regarded for its drought tolerance and is often used in bonsai. Here's a detailed examination of its

Elephant Bush, botanically listed as Portulacaria afra, is a live succulent plant selected for its distinctive form and ornamental appeal. Natural color, size, form, and presentation may vary slightly with season, maturity, and growing conditions.

Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It's well-regarded for its drought tolerance and is often used in bonsai. Here's a detailed examination of its characteristics:

Morphological Characteristics

  • Leaves: Small, glossy, and jade green, the leaves are round to oval-shaped, growing densely along its branches. The leaves' succulent nature helps the plant store water, contributing to its hardiness in dry environments.
  • Stems: The stems are reddish-brown, becoming woody and sturdy as the plant matures, allowing it to support a considerable biomass of leaves.
  • Size: In its natural habitat, it can grow into a large shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 2-5 meters (6.5-16 feet). However, when grown in containers or as a bonsai, it remains much smaller.
  • Flowers: Although flowering is rare in cultivation, it produces small, star-shaped pink or purple flowers during spring and summer when conditions are ideal.

Growth Habits

  • Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Adequate sunlight is necessary for optimal growth and health.
  • Temperature: It's heat tolerant but not frost-hardy. In regions with cold winters, it's best grown indoors or in a greenhouse.
  • Water: Water moderately in the growing season but reduce watering in the winter. Allow the soil to dry out between watering to prevent root rot.

Maintenance Points

  • Soil: Requires well-draining soil. A cactus or succulent mix is ideal.
  • Pot: Ensure the pot has good drainage. Repotting every few years can help refresh the soil and accommodate the plant's growth.
  • Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season for best results.
  • Pruning: Pruning can help maintain its shape, especially if grown as a bonsai. It also encourages bushier growth.

Reproduction Method

  • Cuttings: The most common method of propagation. Stem cuttings can easily root when placed in well-draining soil. Allow the cuttings to callous over for a day or two before planting to improve success rates.
  • Leaves: Leaf cuttings can also root, but this may be less reliable than stem cuttings. Place the leaves on the soil surface until they form roots and new growth.
  • Seeds: Propagation from seeds is possible but less common due to the slower growth rate and longer time to maturity.

Portulacaria afra is not only admired for its aesthetic appeal but also for its environmental benefits, as it's capable of carbon sequestration, helping to combat climate change. Its ease of care makes it a popular choice among both novice and experienced gardeners.

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Mine arrived broken and scratched I think I received one that someone had returned. It also doesn’t hold pads that well my 4 lb teacup Yorkie is able to pull the pad off of the pad holder without even ripping the pad.
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Size: 22'' X 22''
Highly recommend this pad holder. Does an excellent job keeping the pad secure and in place. No more shredded pads since. Bonus: no leaks on the floor. It’s so practical and so helpful.
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Size: 28'' X 34''
I have been using two of these frames for my miniature poodle puppy for almost a month now and while they are useful, they could be improved. The size of the frames are great for our miniature size poodle puppy and the Amazon pads that fit the frames absorb well without leaking underneath. The grips on the bottom of the frame keep it in place so it does not slide across floor. The frame hinges in the center so you can easily carry it through doorways. I am in my 60's so it is nice to be able to carry it to my work table in order to change pads while standing up. My 4 month old 10 pound puppy can make a dinner plate size circle of pee onto the pad first thing in the morning. 4 large pees are easily held by the pee pads before needing to change it but we prefer to change the pads more often for sanitary reasons. Not sure if you have a very large breed dog that these would work for you. Our puppy likes going on these without hesitation so they are comfortable for him to walk around on and turn to find just the right spot! Compared to other brands I have looked at this is a great value for money and worth a try to help with potty training your pup. Our puppy sleeps in an X-pen inside of our home at night and when we are gone so these help with keeping the pads where we want them. We have two - one inside X-pen and one by door where we are training puppy to go outside. These frames are nice in appearance and seem like they will last but they are a little awkward to use compared to another brand I purchased which was more durable and easier to change pad. I ended up with these because other brands do not offer such a large size (28 x 34). Our main complaints about these frames are: 1. The top frame is hinged and a little wobbly to manuever over the edges of the pee pads. Another brand, while a bit smaller, has a solid one piece frame that goes over entire pad in one step. This frame requires a three step process of laying pad down, pulling edges out flat and placing one side of frame down and then repeating on other side. There is usually a bit of adjustment that needs to be done and so requires opening and closing the frame again for adjustments. 2. The Amazon pee pads that fit this frame hold the pee well without leaking but have very thin tissue paper like edges (blue) that do not extend out far enough to make capturing the edges of the pee pad under the frame very easy to maneuver. It would be a game changer if the pads were made at least 1" bigger around length and width so edges are firmly held in place. 3. Our tiny 10 pound poodle pup is able to easily dig out edges of pad and tear it up. Not as bad as a loose pad by any means, but blue edges are exposed at side centers where frame hinges and there is no cover of edges (unlike a one piece frame) and the blue color seems to attract him. He can dig and loosen pad on any side because there is no way to hide and hold down all of the blue edges of pee pad. I am still using these to potty train and, as I said earlier, these are way better than loose pee pads. I may shop for even larger size pee pads in the future to better lock down all of the edges without so much difficulty.
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Good product for dog training.
Size: 22'' X 22''
Work for the most part. Dogs will chew on it so wipe it down with dawn dish soap. Hard to clean where it clips down.
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Omg, what a game changer. My pups like to destroy the pads whenever they get the chance to. With this they still try but never succeed. I will say that it can be a little sturdier as the handles are a little flimsy, but I manage and it does the job. It's very easy to use when I change the pads and I use 2 pads for coverage. I just placed it where I usually place their pads and it fits right in the spot. They are trained to go outside but on rainy days this comes in handy. To save my floors it's definitely worth the money spent.
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