Jade Portulacaria Live Plant – 4 Inch Pot – Portulacaria afra

Jade Portulacaria (Portulacaria afra), also called Elephant Bush or Dwarf Jade, is a compact succulent with small, rounded green leaves and reddish stems. It is popular as an indoor houseplant, decorative succulent, patio plant, and bonsai specimen.

This listing includes one live Portulacaria plant in a 4-inch pot. The plant can be maintained in containers and shaped as a bonsai. It prefers bright light, well-draining succulent soil, and allowing the growing medium to dry between waterings.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Shipping Size: 4-inch pot. Plant size and shape may vary naturally.

Customer Notice for Live Plants:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Jade Portulacaria plant
• Scientific name: Portulacaria afra
• Also known as Elephant Bush and Dwarf Jade
• Supplied in a 4-inch pot
• Compact succulent with small green leaves and reddish stems
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor container growing
• Popular for bonsai training and decorative displays
• Prefers bright light and well-draining succulent soil
• Allow soil to dry between waterings
• Protect from frost and freezing temperatures

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Portulacaria afra plant in a 4-inch pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Jade Portulacaria / Elephant Bush / Dwarf Jade
Scientific Name: Portulacaria afra
Plant Type: Succulent / Houseplant / Bonsai Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Bright indirect light; some direct sun tolerated
Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
Water: Low; allow soil to dry between waterings
USDA Zone: Not specified
Plant Form: Potted Live Plant
Growth Habit: Compact, branching/trailing
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Pot Size: 4 inches
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Jade Portulacaria?
A specific USDA zone was not provided. The plant is tropical in the supplied listing and should be protected from frost and freezing temperatures.

2. How much sunlight does Portulacaria afra need?
It prefers bright indirect light and can tolerate some direct sun.

3. How much water does Dwarf Jade need?
Allow the soil to dry between waterings and water sparingly.

4. What is the growth habit of Portulacaria afra?
It has a compact, branching habit and can be trained as a bonsai or maintained as a decorative container succulent.

5. Is Jade Portulacaria suitable for containers?
Yes. It is well suited to containers and is commonly grown indoors, on patios, and as a bonsai specimen.