Also known as variegated elephant bush or rainbow portulacaria plant, rainbow elephant bush (Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata’) is a shrubby succulent with mahogany stems and fleshy, green and creamy white foliage. Clusters of small, lavender-pink blooms may appear at branch tips.
In its natural environment, variegated elephant bush can reach heights of up to 20 feet 6 m
The home interior is an excellent place to grow elephant bush houseplants.
Sempervivum is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever and hen and chicks
Sempervivum means ‘always alive’ – a reference to the fact that houseleeks tolerate extreme temperatures and drought.
Hens and chicks can grow outdoors or indoors. In fact, they are great container plants. With the succulents in containers,
Try to plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade
Plant in sandy, well-draining soil and use pots with drainage holes.
