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Crassula Afra Variegata 12cm H20cm

Crassula Afra Variegata 12cm H20cm

£16.00 GBP
£16.00 GBP
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Meet the Variegated Elephant Bush—the miniature marvel of the veld. With her tiny, creamy-edged succulent leaves on vibrant reddish-pink stems, she looks like a hand-painted bonsai tree. She’s resilient, cheerful, and loves to sprawl out or be pruned into a tiny, elegant shrub!

  • The Formal Name: Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'
  • The Nickname: Rainbow Elephant Bush
  • Roots: A sun-drenched native of the arid regions of South Africa.
  • Natural Vibe: Growing in sandy soils where she’s a favourite snack for wild elephants.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves bright, indirect light and can handle several hours of direct sun.
  • Best Room: A south-facing windowsill or a bright, sunny desk.
  • Snacks: A diluted succulent fertiliser once a month during spring and summer.
  • Tropical Feels: She’s a dry-air specialist! No extra humidity needed.
  • Cosy Factor: Prefers 18–27°C. Keep her frost-free in winter.
  • Thirst: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry. She stores water in her leaves.
  • Safety First: Non-toxic – completely safe for your pets (and humans can eat her too!).
  • The Bedding: A very gritty, sharply-draining succulent or cactus mix.
  • Family Tree: Incredibly easy to propagate via stem cuttings.
  • Space Needs: Can be kept small or grown into a trailing shrub of 60–100 cm.
  • Speed: Moderate growth; she responds well to pruning.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for mealybugs in the leaf axils.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 2–3 years into a pot only slightly larger.
  • Haircut: Prune her regularly to keep her bushy or to create a "bonsai" shape.
  • Fresh Air: A carbon-capturing superstar that helps scrub the air.
  • Plant Lore: She is amazing at carbon sequestration, absorbing more CO2 than many other plants!
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