![]() ![]() Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Jan. 2022 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate The golden anniversary for the silver and black transformed the Alamodome into a kaleidoscope of jersey-wearing, flag-waving enthusiasm - with a nostalgic return to heavy downtown traffic. Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2022 This is also the geographic nexus where Southeast topography collides with that of the Southwest-the landscape is studded with prickly pear cacti, mesquite, pecan trees, and wildflowers in a kaleidoscope of colors. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. ![]() 2022 The Pillars of Creation are set off in a kaleidoscope of color in the James Webb Space Telescope’s near-infrared-light view. 2023 In the kaleidoscope of rituals that vary based on geographical region, there seems to be a fundamental connection between hair and life. 2023 Luckily for those perusing the booths, a series of Tiffany lamps in a kaleidoscope of colors were readily available. Keep the soil lightly moist and in a few weeks the cutting will root, and you will have a new elephant bush succulent to share with a friend or add to your collection.Recent Examples on the Web In the lobby, there’s a white grand piano, with the light reflecting on it from a swirling 60-meter (197-foot) kaleidoscope projected on the ceiling. Place the cutting in a moderately lit area where temperatures are at least 65 degrees F. Let the cutting dry out and callous for a couple of days and then plant the cutting in damp, gritty soil in a small pot. Take cuttings in spring or summer for best results. Like most succulents, elephant bush is easy to reproduce from cuttings. Make sure the pot drains well and don’t leave a saucer with water sitting under the container.įertilize in late winter to early spring with an indoor plant fertilizer diluted by half. Elephant bush succulents in the home interior should not have consistently wet feet. In winter the plants are dormant, and you may suspend watering. They are drought tolerant but do require watering from April to October. ![]() The most common mistake made in succulent plants is watering. Watch for pests like whitefly, spider mites, and mealybugs. If planted outdoors in warm climates, dig in 3 inches (8 cm.) of sand or gritty material to provide well drained soil. Portulacaria care is similar to other succulent plants. Overly bright sunlight can char the leaves and cause them to drop off.Įnsure that the container you choose has wide drainage holes.Įlephant bush succulents work well as part of a succulent display with plants that require similar care and situations. The best mixture for this type of plant is cactus soil or potting soil cut by half with sand, vermiculite, or pumice.Ĭhoose a location with indirect sunlight when growing elephant bush indoors. These succulents need well-drained soil and an unglazed pot that will help excess moisture evaporate. After a dormant period in winter, the bush produces small pink flowers grouped in clusters at the ends of the branches. Portulacaria care requires warm temperatures and bright light. The home interior is an excellent place to grow elephant bush houseplants. The bush has thick succulent brown stems with small tender green leaves that resemble a diminutive jade plant. In the home interior, it is much more likely to remain just a few feet (around 1 m.) tall. Elephant Bush SucculentsĮlephant bush plant may get 6 to 20 feet (2-6 m.) tall in habitat where it is a favorite food of elephants. A few rules on how to care for elephant bush will help you grow a specimen of interest that may be a standalone plant or part of an intricate succulent garden. Elephant bush houseplants ( Portulacaria afra) thrive in bright light in a warm, draft free room. ![]() They are only hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. The plant is a succulent with fleshy, glossy leaves that grows as a small bush. Elephants eat it, but you need not fear for your Portulacaria unless you have a pet pachyderm. ![]()
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