Portulacaria Clusters P120《金枝玉叶》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Portulacaria Clusters:

• Dense, compact foliage in an attractive grouped form

• Ideal for succulent gardens, planters, and bonsai styles

• Drought-tolerant and beginner-friendly

• Adds texture and visual volume to any plant setup

🌿 Portulacaria afra ‘Clusters’ – Care Guide

The Portulacaria afra ‘Clusters’ refers to a multi-branching, densely packed growth form of the Elephant Bush. Unlike upright or single-trunk forms, this variation is known for its bushy, low-growing habit, with thick stems and a mass of succulent, round leaves. It’s perfect for ground cover, bonsai trays, or lush succulent pots.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Thrives in bright indirect light to full sun

• Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily

• Indoors: position near a bright window

• Outdoors: morning sun with some afternoon shade preferred

💧 Watering

• Water deeply when soil is completely dry

• Spring–summer: every 7–10 days

• Winter: every 3–4 weeks, depending on humidity and pot size

• Do not overwater – clusters can hold moisture well

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use gritty, well-draining soil like cactus/succulent mix

• Pot must have drainage holes

• Great in shallow bonsai trays, ceramic bowls, or rock gardens

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–27°C (65–80°F)

• Not frost-tolerant – keep above 10°C (50°F)

• Handles dry indoor air with ease

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed once a month in growing season (spring–summer)

• Use a diluted liquid succulent fertilizer

• No need to fertilize in fall/winter

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune to maintain rounded or mounded shape

• Remove old stems or sparse branches to encourage new growth

• Easy to propagate from cuttings

✅ Ideal For

• Succulent bowls, bonsai forest displays, ground cover, or clustered rock gardens

• Great for collectors or anyone who loves compact, lush greenery

• Suitable for both indoors and outdoors

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans

• Still best to place out of reach to prevent accidental damage

Create a thriving succulent scene with Portulacaria Clusters—a lush, carefree beauty that’s full of texture and life.