Have you become an admirer of Elephant Bush due to its height and want to propagate it to get more plants but don’t know how to do it? Don’t worry at all because Elephant Bush propagation is as easy as any other succulent. You just need to keep some basic points in mind while propagating Elephant Bush, and you can propagate it very easily.
Elephant Bush, also known as Miniature Jade, can grow as tall as 20 ft and add some really exciting colors to the landscape of your home. Their glossy green leaves and horizontal growth habit make them a perfect choice to grow them in hanging baskets.
Coming towards its propagation, you can follow this easy and simple guide to propagate your Elephant Bush on your own.
Elephant Bush Propagation from Cuttings:
Propagation of Elephant Bush is the same as any other succulent like Jade plant. If you are familiar with the propagation of the jade plant, it’s no more difficult for you to carry out Elephant Bush propagation. It is usually propagated in spring through stem cuttings due to its easiness and can be done quickly. Furthermore, stems cuttings are put on root growth faster than leave cuttings. So, below are some simple steps that you should follow while propagating Elephant Bush:
- Take a sharp and sterile knife or a pair of scissors to cut a 5-6 inches piece of the stem having at least 4 to 5 healthy leaves.
- Remove leaves from the lower 3 inches of the stem.
- Put that stem cutting in a dry safe place but not under direct sunlight for a period of almost one week to let the end dry and allow the callus initiation.
- Now prepare the succulent soil mix with adequate moisture, put the mixture into the pot with bottom holes and put that stem cutting 3 inches deep into the soil. Adjust the soil around the cutting to give it proper support.
- Place the pot under indirect sunlight and water it ¼ cup after every week. The root initiation will begin after 2-3 weeks, and that’s it. You’ve done a great job.
Elephant Bust Propagation in Water:
You can also propagate Elephant Bush into water. All you have to do is take the stem cutting as described above but, in this case, take fleshier stem cutting having more leaves. Dip the lower end of the stem into a glass half-filled with water. After root initiation, you can transfer the cutting into the soil pot as it demands less care and maintenance. So you can see how easy Elephant Bush propagation is.
Types of Elephant Bush:
Elephant Bush has many varieties like Variegata, Mammoth, Rainbow and Lilliput, etc.
1. Variegated Elephant Bush:
Variegated Elephant Bush is the most common type of Elephant Bush available in the market, also known as Portulacaria Afra Variegata. Its leaves have light green strips on leave margins giving it a very adorable look. Its stems grow more literally rather than vertically as compared to the common Elephant Bush.
2. Mammoth Elephant Bush:
Having two times bigger leaves than the common Elephant Bush, Mammoth Elephant Bush is very beautiful succulent. As its leaves grow older, they lose their shiny look. Its stem is pretty similar to common Portulacaria Afra.
3. Rainbow Elephant Bush:
Rainbow Elephant Bush, most commonly known as Manny Elephant Bush, has a visible wavy line near the edges with white stripes.
4. Lilliput Elephant Bush:
As the name indicates, it has very small leaves and stems compared to a regular Elephant bush. This mini look makes it very cute and attractive for landscaping.
Conclusion
Propagation of Elephant Bush is pretty easy and simple if you just follow the above steps. Owing to its ability to propagate so easily and have a breathtaking look, propagating Elephant Bush is becoming popular day by day. So when are you going to propagate it?
