The Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) ‘Prosperity Plant’ is an attractive and resilient pet-friendly houseplant that's praised for its symbolism of prosperity and good fortune. This plant gets its name from the fact that in the wild, it's among an elephant's favorite snacks (they love the thick, succulent leaves)!
Easy to care for, it thrives in bright light and requires only occasional watering, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and those with busy schedules.
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures 6" to 8" tall, from the soil line to the top of the foliage
If purchased with a planter, plant will arrive potted in your planter of choice. If you purchase the grow pot option, plant will arrive in a plastic nursery pot.
Care Guide
Elephant Bush Prosperity PlantSouth Africa
Plant Care
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
This is a pet friendly plant!
Sad Plant Signs
Leaves curling or wrinkling, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
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The Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) ‘Prosperity Plant’ is an attractive and resilient pet-friendly houseplant that's praised for its symbolism of prosperity and good fortune. This plant gets its name from the fact that in the wild, it's among an elephant's favorite snacks (they love the thick, succulent leaves)!
Easy to care for, it thrives in bright light and requires only occasional watering, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and those with busy schedules.
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures 6" to 8" tall, from the soil line to the top of the foliage
If purchased with a planter, plant will arrive potted in your planter of choice. If you purchase the grow pot option, plant will arrive in a plastic nursery pot.
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