Description
Portulacaria afra variegata, or Variegated Elephant Bush, is a stunning twist on the classic Mini Jade, featuring creamy-white and green leaves edged in soft pink when grown in bright light. Compact and sun-loving, it’s an easy-care succulent that adds colour and texture to any sunny spot.
Plant Care
Light: Thrives in bright light and several hours of sun daily for best colour.
Watering: Allow soil to dry fully between waterings. Water lightly through winter.
Temperature: Prefers 18–28ºC; protect from cold draughts.
Potting: Our Savvy Succa mix is ideal for fast-draining soil.
Hot tips: Bright light brings out stronger pink tones in the leaves, Excellent for bonsai-style shaping and propagation.
Pet Friendly: Yes
We ship UK-wide with Royal Mail.
Live plants are sent Tracked 24.
Non-plant items are sent Tracked 48.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm go out the next day. Saturday orders are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat rate. Free on orders over £75. Free collection from our Bristol shop.
Local delivery: Available in Bristol (BS1–BS16) for £6.99, usually within 48 hours. Contact us before ordering to arrange.