Known as Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata’, this multi-stemmed, softwood shrub features red-brown stems and glossy, green foliage with tiny leaves that are variegated with creamy white. Also known as elephant bush plants or dwarf jade plants, these succulents have the ability to bloom small, star-shaped flowers and are among the most unique desert plants for sale anywhere around. Use this charming plant to design a succulent kit, display it as a large potted shrub, or arrange it on a plant stand alongside a variety of large succulent plants. You can even plant it in a large succulent planter and grow it as a bonsai tree. Due to its hardiness, an elephant bush plant can also be planted outdoors in a frost-free succulent garden or in large succulent pots. This succulent prefers a gritty and well-draining soil, as well as areas with partial to full sunlight. Water your succulent plant once per week, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. Smart Planet offers a remarkable selection of drought-tolerant plants that are not only easier to care for, they’re mindful of our planet too. We believe there’s something special about working outside in the soil with plants or that one-of-a-kind feeling you get when tending to your indoor greenery. We grow more than just plants, we create gardening experiences for indoor and outdoor gardeners and do-it-yourselfers.