Portulacaria Lollipop P120《金枝玉叶》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Portulacaria ‘Lollipop’:

• Distinct lollipop-like shape with a tidy canopy

• Compact and great for small spaces or tabletop décor

• Drought-tolerant and easy to care for

• Adds a fun, whimsical touch to plant collections

🌿 Portulacaria afra ‘Lollipop’ – Care Guide

The Portulacaria afra ‘Lollipop’ is a specially pruned form of the popular Elephant Bush, trained into a topiary-like ball (lollipop) shape on a single upright stem. This striking and compact form combines sculptural beauty with the plant’s easy-care succulent nature, making it ideal for modern interiors, patios, and plant collectors.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Needs bright indirect light to full sun

• At least 4–6 hours of light daily for best shape retention

• Indoors: place near south or east-facing window

• Outdoors: morning sun with light afternoon shade

💧 Watering

• Water thoroughly when soil is fully dry

• Spring–summer: every 7–10 days

• Winter: reduce to every 3–4 weeks

• Avoid overwatering—succulent roots store moisture well

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use gritty, well-draining soil (succulent or cactus mix)

• Add pumice or perlite for drainage

• Pot must have drainage holes

• Repot every 2–3 years to refresh soil or adjust size

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal: 18–27°C (65–80°F)

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

• Tolerates low humidity; perfect for indoor air

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed monthly in spring and summer with diluted succulent fertilizer

• Do not fertilize during dormancy (fall–winter)

✂️ Pruning & Styling

• Maintain the round “lollipop” shape by trimming new growth

• Remove lower shoots to preserve the clean trunk

• Easy to reshape with light, regular pruning

✅ Ideal For

• Tabletops, offices, minimalist interiors, or gifting

• Pairs beautifully with modern ceramic pots

• Great for topiary fans and bonsai lovers

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to pets and people – safe for homes with cats and dogs

Add a dose of charm to your space with Portulacaria ‘Lollipop’—a joyful little plant with big personality.