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bluepenguin's Rainbow Bush x 1

Plant: Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) | Variety: Variegata | Day 241 | 0 | Happy

Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata’ (Rainbow Bush) is a form of the South African “Elephant Bush”. Beautiful shrubby plant with mahogany-colored stems that are accented by highly succulent yellow leaves with green midstripes. The habit of this plant differs from the upright stance of the “Elephant Bush” in that it is somewhat cascading and spreads quickly laterally, rather than vertically. Often used as a bonsai subject as the the stems are easily trained, and the contrast of the gnarly mahogany stems with the delicate round colorful leaves creates an Oriental ambience. Great as hanging basket in atrium or patio, or as a gracefully cascading bonsai. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright light. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

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Planting Data

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Elephant Bush (11)
Variety
Variegata (2)

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Planted on 27 Mar 09

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bluepenguin's Cacti and Succulent garden Cacti and Succulent garden

Garden Type: Balcony
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Potting Mix

Carlsbad

United States United States 10

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