Portulacaria Love Shaped 《金枝玉葉》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Portulacaria ‘Love Shaped’:

• Unique heart-shaped leaves that stand out

• Symbolizes love, care, and good energy

• Extremely low maintenance and drought-tolerant

• Great for gifting, especially for special occasions

🌿 Portulacaria afra ‘Love Shaped’ – Care Guide

The Portulacaria afra ‘Love Shaped’ is a rare, charming variant of the Elephant Bush known for its distinctively heart- or love-shaped leaves. Like its parent species, this succulent is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and ideal for bonsai, small pots, or romantic-themed plant arrangements.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Needs bright, indirect sunlight to full sun

• Minimum 4–6 hours of light daily for best leaf color and compact growth

• Indoors: place near south or east-facing windows

• Outdoors: protect from harsh afternoon sun

💧 Watering

• Let soil dry out completely between watering

• Spring/Summer: every 7–10 days

• Fall/Winter: every 3–4 weeks, depending on humidity

• Avoid overwatering – it’s a true succulent

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use well-draining succulent or cactus soil

• Add pumice/perlite to improve aeration

• Pot must have good drainage

• Repot every 2–3 years or if roots outgrow the pot

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Thrives in 18–27°C (65–80°F)

• Low humidity plant – perfect for typical indoor conditions

• Protect from cold below 10°C (50°F)

🍃 Fertilizing

• Fertilize once a month during growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer

• Avoid feeding during dormancy (late fall to winter)

✂️ Pruning & Styling

• Prune to maintain shape or create bonsai form

• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth

• Easy to propagate from stem cuttings

✅ Ideal For

• Small pots, romantic gifts, terrariums, or bonsai trays

• Excellent addition to a succulent collection

• Great for plant beginners or low-maintenance setups

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to pets and humans – a safe choice for pet-friendly homes

Celebrate love in the most natural way with Portulacaria ‘Love Shaped’—a cute and meaningful plant that speaks from the heart.