Portulacaria afra, Spekboom, Mini Jade, Elephant Bush Cuttings This variety's leaves emerge with a golden colour and fade later to a normal green. (Portulacaria afra) = Elephant Bush, Portulacaria, Spekboom The plant is a succulent with fleshy, glossy leaves that grows as a small bush. Elephant bush houseplants thrive in bright light in a warm, draft free room. These succulents need well drained soil and an unglazed pot that will help excess moisture evaporate. Do not overwater. These plants are best neglected as far as watering goes. Indoors, they can go for a couple of weeks without watering. Better less water than more. Portulacaria can also be used for bonsai. We will send you Cuttings for you to start. Place them in a 3-4 inch pot with clean potting soil. Dampen the soil, keep the soil moist. And the plant will soon develop its own roots. Cuttings are shipped in flat envelopes to keep costs low. The cuttings and/or leaves may be bent but will rebound quickly. Normal shipping for this item is Canada Post Non-Standard Lettermail -no Tracking =t=t=t=t=t=t=t=t=t Tropical plant- may be damaged if shipped in cold weather (Nov-March) -Winter shipping is at buyer's risk =t=t=t=t=t=t=t=t=t=t =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!