portulacaria afra Portulacaria afra – The Plant Broker
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portulacaria afra

portulacaria afra Portulacaria afra – The Plant Broker

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portulacaria afra Portulacaria afra – The Plant BrokerCommon Name: Elephant Bush Description: Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush, is a hardy, drought tolerant succulent native to South Africa. This versatile plant features small, round, glossy green leaves on reddish brown stems, forming a bushy and architectural shape that's equally at home in outdoor rockeries or as a low maintenance indoor feature in Melbourne. Favoured for its ability to store water in its leaves and stems, it thrives

Common Name:
Elephant Bush

Description:
Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush, is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent native to South Africa. This versatile plant features small, round, glossy green leaves on reddish-brown stems, forming a bushy and architectural shape that's equally at home in outdoor rockeries or as a low-maintenance indoor feature in Melbourne. Favoured for its ability to store water in its leaves and stems, it thrives in dry, sunny environments and requires minimal watering. It prefers well-drained soil and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain a compact form. Outdoors, it can be grown as a low hedge or bonsai-style specimen, while indoors it makes a tidy, sculptural addition to bright windowsills. In very hot or dry conditions, mature plants may produce tiny pink-purple flowers, though this is uncommon in Melbourne’s cooler climate. Highly valued for its carbon-sequestering abilities and minimal care requirements, the Elephant Bush is a sustainable and stylish choice for both contemporary and arid gardens.

Form:

  • Shrub - Small

  • Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

  • Suitable for Indoor Foliage

  • Ground Cover (in dry zones)

Mature Size:

  • Height: 1–2.5 metres (can be kept much smaller with pruning)

  • Width: 1–2 metres

Aspect:

  • Full Sun

  • Part Shade

  • Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

  • Flowers in Summer (rare in Melbourne)

  • Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

  • Pink to Purple (infrequent; only on mature plants in ideal conditions)

Key Attributes:

  • Suitable for Pots

  • Suitable for Indoors

  • Drought Tolerant

  • Perennial

  • Low Maintenance

  • Suitable for Hedging

  • Suitable for Bonsai

  • Carbon Sequestering Plant

  • Edible Leaves (used in salads in small amounts)

Toxicity:

  • Non-toxic to humans

  • Non-toxic to cats and dogs

Companion Plants:

  • Crassula ovata (Jade Plant)

  • Senecio serpens (Blue Chalk Sticks)

  • Echeveria spp.

  • Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (Flapjacks)

  • Aloe spp.

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Elena
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Cute but at what cost.
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This is probably now the cutest pair of heels I own. But they are not comfortable by any means.
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Andrea Farmer
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★★★★★ 5
Chic and surprisingly comfortable
Size: 7.5, Color: Champagne
These sandals are gorgeous! The style is sleek and elegant, perfect for both casual and dressy outfits. I was worried they might be uncomfortable, but they’re easier to walk in than I expected and don’t hurt my feet after wearing them for hours. The quality feels great and they definitely look more expensive than they are. Highly recommend if you want a stylish heel that you can actually wear.
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Devonte Chandoo
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 3
Looks nice but uncomfortable
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Nice tone gold ,can’t stay in it all night not so comfortable, start to burn in between your toes ,true to size for the price could be a little more comfortable
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Katherine
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 2
Very uncomfortable
Size: 7, Color: Brown Patent
Most uncomfortable shoes I own. The middle part is so hard and digs into your toes making it really painful. I wear a lot of heels and never have I had a pair that hurt this bad.
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Leesy McCorgary
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Great fit!
Size: 6.5, Color: Champagne
Great fit! Cute and comfortable.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2025