Elephant Bush (Portulacaria Afra) | Sienna

Water: Water thoroughly during the growing season when the top inch of soil is dry. Elephant bush is drought resistant and is susceptible to root rot if soil is kept consistently moist.   Light: South-facing window is ideal, while eastern and western facing windows will work well for this plant as well. Plant may become sunburnt with yellow or red leaf tips if it receives too much direct sunlight. If this happens, you can move the plant further away from the light source or provide a curtain as a light filter.   Soil: Well draining soil, such as cactus mix or other soil with lots of non-porous material will help reduce too much water retention leading to root rot.   Fertilizer: Can be fertilized monthly during the growing season.   Propagation: Most often propagated through cuttings. Propagating during the growing season will likely provide best results.