About This Product
Botanical Name: Portulacaria afra minima
Common Name: Elephant's Mat
A groundcover succulent with small, obovate leaves and thick, multi-branching stems. Bright emerald green foliage adorns the reddish-brown stems. Requires excellent drainage. Hardy to 25 - 30 degrees F. Occasional summer flowers. Native to South Africa.
USDA Zone: Zones 9 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 12 - 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 1 foot
Mature Width: 2 - 4 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Low