{"product_id":"12-pack-portulacaria-afra-elephant-bush-2-5-inch","title":"12-Pack 2.5 Inch Portulacaria afra Elephant Bush - Mini Jade Succulent Live Plant","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\"\u003e12-Pack Portulacaria afra Elephant Bush - 2.5 Inch Live Plants - Mini Jade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eBulk Pack of 12 - Save 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Get 12 premium, California-grown\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePortulacaria afra Elephant Bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esucculents in 2.5\" nursery pots. Also known as Mini Jade or Dwarf Jade, this is the #1 succulent for beginners, bonsai makers, and drought-tolerant arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike cheap unrooted cuttings, these are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003efully rooted, branched plants with thick red stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand glossy green leaves - ready to plant or resell immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-lg\"\u003eWhy Buy the 12-Pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e- Perfect for Bonsai Forest \u0026amp; Bulk Projects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCreate an instant bonsai forest, succulent wedding favors, or fill a large arrangement with uniform plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e- Grows Faster Than Jade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePortulacaria afra grows 2-3x faster than regular Crassula Jade - you get a mini tree look in months, not years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e- Nearly Impossible to Kill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe most forgiving succulent we grow. Loves neglect, drought tolerant, and thrives indoors or outdoors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e- California Grown, Stronger Roots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrown outdoors in full coastal sun for tighter growth and thicker trunks. Not greenhouse-stretched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-lg\"\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ps-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 live Portulacaria afra plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.5 inch black nursery pot - rooted and established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3-4 inches tall per plant (varies by season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eLook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreen mini jade leaves on mahogany-red stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-lg\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculent wedding favors, bonsai beginners, Etsy sellers, terrarium builders, office desks, xeriscape gardens, and anyone who wants a low-maintenance indoor tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-lg\"\u003eCare - How to Keep Your 12 Happy:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to very bright light. 6+ hours for the most compact growth and red stems. Your brightest window or outdoors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoak and Dry Method. Water thoroughly only when soil is 100% dry. About every 12-18 days in summer, once a month in winter. Overwatering is the only way to kill them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMust have fast-draining cactus \/ succulent soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePinch the tips to make them bushier. Every piece you cut off will root - one 12-pack becomes 50 plants quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-lg\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship fresh from Malibu, CA. Plants are shipped in their pots with dry soil to prevent rot. Some soil may shift in transit - just tuck it back in. Water lightly 2-3 days after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePortulacaria afra |\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElephant Bush, Mini Jade, Dwarf Jade, Elephant Food |\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSDA 9-11 |\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMildly toxic if ingested - keep away from pets that chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-lg\"\u003eBulk FAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eIs Portulacaria afra the same as Jade Plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It looks like Jade but it's faster growing, smaller leaves, and more drought tolerant. It's actually in a different family and is much better for bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eCan I plant these 12 together as one large bonsai forest?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that's what most customers do. Plant all 12 in a shallow bonsai tray 2 inches apart for an instant forest effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eAre these good for wedding favors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - this is our #1 wedding favor succulent because they live for years and every guest can grow their own tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malibu Succulent Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56027477016898,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4319\/1618\/files\/portulacaria_white_1000_1.jpg?v=1788137645","url":"https:\/\/malibusucculentnursery.com\/products\/12-pack-portulacaria-afra-elephant-bush-2-5-inch","provider":"Malibu Succulent Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}