Portulacaria afra is non-toxic and safe to grow around cats and dogs as well as small children — even the nibblers! Is Elephant Bush safe for cats? The Elephant Bush/Plant (Portulacaria afra) is a nontoxic pet safe houseplant you can have around your cats and dogs without worry. Is philodendronRead More →
The primary cause of Elephant Bush losing leaves is overwatering. Too much water prevents pant to get enough oxygen, which encourages fungal rot diseases. … Leaf drop can also be a sign of underwatering. Not getting enough water can cause leaves of Elephant Bush to dry out and eventually fallRead More →
Not enough water causes the leaves to dry up and sometimes drop off. Elephant bushes should be watered more often in summer and less in the winter. Let the soil dry between waterings, usually four to five days. How do you make Portulacaria Afra grow faster? As mentioned above, PortulacariaRead More →