Portulacaria afra ‘Mammoth’

Mammoth elephant food
Large-leaf form of elephant food forms an upright, picturesque shrub amenable to pruning. In warm, dry areas it can bloom in summer with pale pinkish white flowers. Great in pots.
height 8–12ft
width 6–8ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots
water
needs
Low
water
info
This succulent likes to be fully saturated and then go totally dry before the next watering; you risk rotting the roots if you water while there is significant moisture in the soil. Keep an eye on the leaves, if they begin to shrivel the plant is ready for water. If the plant is in a small pot it will be heavy when well watered and lighter when it’s ready for a drink.
Remember your watering schedule will depend on the size of the pot (smaller pots needing more frequent watering) and environmental factors such as the season, weather, humidity and exposure.

Don’t leave succulents in standing water, such as a saucer, for more than a day.
hardy
to
30F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
origin South Africa, Mozambique
california
native
No
sunset
zones
13, 16, 17, 21–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Selectively prune to make this succulent more treelike.
Place in a well-drained area to protect from excessive winter wet.