Description
| Common Name | Elephant Bush, Elephant Food, Dwarf Jade, Small Leaf Jade, Porkbush |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 25.4 Centimeters |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
Natural indirect/artificial bright light is ideal for jade plant growth.
Soil
Soil should be well-drained and porous.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) of water when the topsoil (3-4 inches) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Application of Fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Elephant Bush Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural indirect/artificial bright light. |
| Watering | Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inches) in the pot feels dry to touch. |
| Soil | Soil should be well-drained and porus. |
| Temperature | 18-24 degrees Celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer once a month. |
Elephant Bush Special Feature
Consider it as a Good luck plant.
Elephant Bush Uses
Ornamental Use:
- It makes an excellent container or house plant
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