Midstripe Rainbow Bush, Portulacaria afra medio-picta – Succulent Plant

Description

 

Common Name	Midstripe Rainbow Bush, Midstripe Elephant,Elephant Bush, Elephant Food.
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 25 Centimetre.
Difficulty Level	Easy.

Planting And Care

 

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Sunlight

Natural indirect/artificial bright light is ideal for jade plant growth.

Soil: Soil should be well-drained and porus.

Watering: Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inches) in the pot feels dry to touch.

Apply water probably 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 season.

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’t 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.

Mid Stripe Rainbow 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 the 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.

Mid Stripe Rainbow Bush Special Feature

Good luck plant.

Midstripe Rainbow Bush Uses

Ornamental Use:

• It makes an excellent container or house plant