Low
3 of 6 (50%)
No photo for this plant yet
Species
Portulacaria afra
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- public plants
- 6 public plants
- collectors
- 4 collectors
At a glance
What Portulacaria afra is
Portulacaria afra is a species in the Portulacaria genus, commonly called Elephant bush, a bush shrub, and with a bush growth habit. Its native range is South African savannas. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of full sun, low watering frequency, warm temperature range, and low humidity. Explore other Portulacaria species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.
- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Low
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Low
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 6 public items across collecto.rs.
Full sun
2 of 6 (33%)
Warm
3 of 6 (50%)
Low
3 of 6 (50%)
Collectors
People growing Portulacaria afra
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Questions
Frequently asked about Portulacaria afra
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Portulacaria afra?
Portulacaria afra is a species in the Portulacaria genus. Commonly known as Elephant bush, a bush shrub, and with a bush growth habit. Native to South African savannas.
How do you care for Portulacaria afra?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Portulacaria afra is Full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity.
How rare is Portulacaria afra?
Portulacaria afra is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Portulacaria afra?
Browse public Portulacaria afra collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Portulacaria afra on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Portulacaria afra, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Portulacaria afra collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.