Portulacaria Afra Variegata RAINBOW Elephant bush propagating pruning - MOODY BLOOMS
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Portulacaria afra (pronounced por-tew-luh-KAR-ee-uh AF-ruh) is a bushy succulent shrub belonging to the Didiereaceae family.
It is also known as Elephant Bush, Dwarf Jade, Mini Jade, Elephant food, Chinese Jade Plant, Pork Bush, or Spekboom (Afrikaans for bacon tree).
Is native to South Africa, they serve as food for elephants in their native habitat and can grow up to 20 feet tall. The foliage of Portulacaria Afra is used as food in some native cultures. The foliage is edible - and is commonly eaten in southern Africa, usually in salads or soups to add a sour flavor - and was traditionally used medicinally for a variety of minor ailments.
The plant is known to absorb carbon in the air which is why it has gleaned a reputation for being a carbon-sponge plant. It removes more carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis than most other plants and is one of the most successful Carbon Sinks in the world.
They have reddish-brown stems with glossy green leaves and the stem gets thicker over time as the plant matures. These plants are very easy to grow and propagate. They start out as a small bush and eventually grow tall and tree-like.
They are hardiest in USDA zones 9-11. Elephant Bush can handle mild frost and cold temperatures to 25° degrees Fahrenheit for a short period of time.If you live in a climate with freezing winter temperatures, it’s best to grow Afra in a container so the plant can move indoors during the colder months.
They grow upright horizontally but can also spread out laterally and sprawl or hang, which makes them a great choice for hanging baskets.
Its decorative and structural succulent features make it a very popular houseplant, albeit one that is kept outside. It can grow up to 2 meters in height and can be controlled with proper trimming and shaping. It can withstand long drought and heat waves but doesn’t flower during cultivations.
Portulacaria Variegata is known as the rainbow bush. It’s a succulent shrub that has creamy leaves with a light green center stripe. It has a tinge of magenta on the edge of the leaf which persists all year round.
The Jade Plant is found in many varieties as mentioned above, and it persists as a popular houseplant due to its sparse requirements for care as well as its simple but beautiful colors and ability to persist in harsh conditions. A slow growing, low sprawling evergreen succulent groundcover with attractive reddish brown stems and pale yellow to light green rounded leaves. Leaf color varies with new growth and color shades are influenced by the time of the year, water and fertilizer. Can be grown in full sun to light shade.
Elephant Bush Pest or Disease Problems
This plant is susceptible to mealy bugs that appear as small, cottony spots on the leaves. Get rid of these by wiping it down with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
Other problems with Elephant Bush include leaf dropping and leaf yellowing. Leaf Yellowing is caused by over or under watering.
In addition to being a pleasing ornamental plant, Elephant Bush has a number of uses.
It is also used to feed elephants, hence the name ‘elephant food’. It forms up to 80% of the diet of elephants. An elephant eats up to 200kg of Spekboom leaves per day. It is widely browsed by domestic and wild animals because of its ability to remain succulent despite periods of searing heat and drought, and is a favorite food of tortoises.
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Very cool how after a snip snip here and a snip snip there how the plant takes on a whole new, full bodied look. Great demonstration! Thanks for inviting me. Its lovely to see you again.
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Very nice plants and Beautiful work... Best of luck.🌸
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thanks for sharing this very beautiful plant my friend , rainbow elephant bush.
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What a cool plant my friend. We use to have those in our yard in SoCal. I really enjoy your channel. We appreciate you coming to our channel and giving us love. We are very thankful for you.
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Very beautiful video.Thank you,all the best.
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Portulacaria Afra Variegata RAINBOW Elephant bush propagating pruning - MOODY BLOOMS is very awesome and lovely presentation fabulous plants thanks for sharing +++++
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Loved finding out about Elephant Bush Succulent plants trimming and propagation! Really interesting! Have a nice evening! Best wishes, Mary and Harry 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
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Beautiful plants my friend, very good work on trimming.
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Great tips on propagating and pruning
I need to get more ornamental indoor plants
Thanks for inspiring
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Great information to know. A very beautiful plant. A big thumbs up my friend.
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Super Video My Friend 👍
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I love your brief review of the elephant bush plant at the beginning. 😍😍 Very good tutorial on your trimming to get the bush effect. 👍👍👏👏
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Your Portulacaria afra looks really good ! I really like the trunks they develop over time.
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I am sooo happy seeing you are a plant lover. It is very relaxing i can tell. 😊😊
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I love your brief review of the elephant bush plant at the beginning
Very good tutorial on your trimming to get the bush effect
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Wow I never actually gave it much thought what plants an elephant eats! Thanks for sharing this friend! Awesome upload!! Big like!! 👍🔥🔥🔥
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🙋Great comment!😊
Hi, just wondering if you made the second part of this video- update for elephant Bush- you mentioned st the end you would add a video on how those cuttings are growing 😊
I like this. Very relaxing to watch. 🙂👍🏼
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very well done, I didn't realize it was that easy and no requirement to soak in water to get the roots started,, thank you for posting
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We called jade plant. Thank you for the helpful tips. Have a blessed one
Yes also known as dwarf jade, mini jade, & Chinese jade. Thanks so much for supporting me plant friend!!🍃💚🍃
lovely plants, relaxing video, Have a nice weekend friend! liked!
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good day my friend thanks for showing how to taking care this beautiful plant
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Amazing plant,Happy Wednesday night friend
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Beautiful bush. Looks better after. Thanks for sharing. Love it.
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Looks and sounds terrific!! keep the videos coming!! Thanks for sharing!! 😉👍💖
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Beautiful and healthy plants 👍🏼👍🏼
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Gorgeous plant!! Well looked after Mary Ellen!!
Thanks so much
I don't know much about plants...but I can learn a lot from you. Thanks for the share. Have a Blessed Sunday. 😻😻😻😻
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I've never heard of an Elephant Bush Succulent plant before. I really need to get into this kind of thing, I need a new hobby and this would at least get me out of the house and into the garden. Thanks new friend
Yes!! It is a great hobby!! I will warn you succulents are VERY addicting 😂😂😂
Great tips and info : ) Beautiful plants and colors : )
Wonderful presentation and video Mary Ellen : ) Full Watch : )
Thank you for sharing this Interesting Presentation and Video : )
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Another great vide, friends! Thanks for spelling out the name! That was helpful! I have family who gardens and will share for sure! Full view on normal speed (always) and like #35. Thanks for visiting us! :)
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I love these plants, they dont't need a lot of attention. Easy to take care.
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So beautiful! Thank you for sharing ❤🌍❤🙏
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Thanks for this educational plant trimming video
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Very nice plants. I had no idea that elephants like this. They like sour plants. Nice share. 👍
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Is really wonderful your video and plants, my dear friend Mary Ellen,
i like it very much and fully watching!!
Have a good Friday and lovely weekend!!Hugs, George + 344 L
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Great video Mary Ellen. Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice plant . Wonderful explanation . Thanks for sharing first big like
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My mom used to eat these back home! The leaves are sour 🌵🌵 Excellent facts
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ps: I like that you explain every part that you do. My dad is a big gardener and huge time into rose cutting. So I know a bit, not much. But it is helpful when someone explains all the little steps ;))
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How interesting…. I know nothing about plants….. they are beautiful and you know so much…. thanks!
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Your plants looks beautiful and healthy
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I'll try to make my plants like you showed on this video:)
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Another excellent share my friend, your videos are always so informative.. Hope you are having a nice weekend there... Carl
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awesome share of your plants, looks very pretty
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You are such a knowledgeable botanist!Thanks for sharing such amazing contents, Best regards/Ned
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Beautiful video and excellent work, nicely presented! Thank you for this beautiful tutorial! Congratulations on your work! All the best!
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Learned lot of details of Elephant plant.
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Hi friend, good job, and a very nice tutorial. That was very helpful. Thanks for sharing this video.
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What a nice looking plant this is.. Once again a very well filmed video.. Great share my friend, enjoy the weekend there... Carl
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May I say....you are incredible with the sheers! You confidently and skillfully cut, never random. Every deliberate snip is done with such amazing knowledge. I mean, you know so much about plant life and how to care for them, it is astounding! I was drawn in by the very intriguing facts that you threw in; I am thrilled to have learned about this fascinating plant that I am so unfamiliar with! Who knew there was a plant that both elephants and people eat?! Fascinating! You do such great work with your videos. I am subscribing!
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Muy buena planta amiga .
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What a nice name for this plant!
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Very good growing plant and very beautiful.
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Lovely plants - thanks for showing! Like 103. Have a nice Friday and a great weekend!
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Excellent video. Easy to follow. We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks for sharing.
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Dear friend healthy plant 🌿 and nice care tips and propagation
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Very interesting and useful video ! Thanks for sharing !
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Beautiful video! So informative!
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A very interesting and impressive plant! Thanks for the very informativ describtion! Very nice video :)
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Great tips on a beautiful plant!! :)
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it looks a lot nicer trimmed up, it looked much full, excellent video!
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Such an interesting and very informative video !!!! great plant care advice ..watched in full plus full watch of ads too
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Beautiful plant my friend 👌👍💐
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Great video! Thanks for sharing! Big like!
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very beautiful plant love it!
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we watched full video, thanks for sharing
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Grrat video!! Veru informative! I am a terrible gardener so i think i will find your channel very useful! Hope to stay in touch 💚😊 definitely keep us updated on the bush!
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