Welcome to The Bio Dude!
*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
Common Name: Elephant feed, jade plant
Scientific Name: Portulacaria afra
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Arid-dwelling reptiles, especially bearded dragons, uromastyx, and other omnivores who can use it as an edible snack!
*This is a smaller plant which can be delicate and should be planted with smaller animals to avoid damage*
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraSahara, Some TerraAranea
Soil Depth: Shallow
Lighting: High
Humidity & Misting: 0%-40%, higher humidity not recommended
Mature Plant Size & Root System: This small-leaved succulent bush can grow to be very large with age, but in most terrarium settings can be maintained at a smaller size or pruned to form a tree-like appearance. Shallow fibrous root system.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: High heat/drought tolerance. Can be used as a background or corner piece.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed and in the wild is actually eaten by elephants-- hence the common name! Also a popular feed item for bearded dragons and other reptiles.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted elephant feed plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
