*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape*

Common Name: Elephant Feed

Scientific Name: Portulacaria afra 

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: *This is a smaller plant which can be delicate and should be planted with smaller animals to avoid damage*

Bio Dude Substrates: Terra Sahara, Terra Aranea 

Soil Depth: Shallow

Lighting: High

Humidity & Misting: 0%-40% / 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 / 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!

Pot Size & Packaging: A Single 4" potted Elephant Feed Variegated plant / Plant is shipped in the pot wrapped in paper.