{"product_id":"portulacaria-afra-elephant-bush-crassula-afra-dwarf-jade-plant-porkbush","title":"Portulacaria Afra  (Elephant bush, Crassula Afra, dwarf jade plant, porkbush)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePortulacaria afra or dwarf jade plant, is a small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa \u003c\/span\u003eand is sometimes known as the dwarf jade plant because of its good looks. Its charm rivals any bonsai, and this tree will grow happily indoors all year. This is a large, rare plant in this \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003evariety and big size.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the haphazard shape of this Portulacaria afra. It gives it a wild look that a more manicured shape wouldn’t offer. You can really imagine this plant in South Africa - it takes your mind far away from the stresses of everyday life! There is so much that a plant like this can give - it’s really therapeutic to look at and care for.  Fun fact, this plant is a favourite food for Rhinoceroses and Elephants! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Happy Houseplants, we think we bring the best houseplants in the UK, so if you’re wondering where to buy houseplants, then this is the place! Our plants are stunning, and we select everyone for you, our valued customers! We also love bringing rare and unusual houseplants and fashionable favourites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortulacaria afra care level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis houseplant is easy to care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I put Portulacaria afra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt really prefers partial shade, but it’s such an easy-going plant; as long as it’s not in the complete shade, it will thrive. A few months in the garden in the summer is great for the dwarf Jade Plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortulacaria afra watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the soil is dry to the touch, soak through and allow to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can feed Portulacaria afra during summertime - try our vegan, organic plant food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable if I have pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it can be toxic to pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW30cm x H65cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like more information on caring for houseplants, please have a look at our video \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cUJ3n_XTUck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur plants are supplied in a plastic nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/1130\/9591\/products\/DSC_0036.jpg?v=1674826166\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/1130\/9591\/products\/DSC_0035.jpg?v=1674826167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/1130\/9591\/products\/DSC_0034.jpg?v=1674826167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Houseplants1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48704965673209,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/3173\/9129\/files\/DSC_0031.jpg?v=1784825806","url":"https:\/\/lecomense.com\/products\/portulacaria-afra-elephant-bush-crassula-afra-dwarf-jade-plant-porkbush","provider":"Lecomense","version":"1.0","type":"link"}