Portulacaria afra Button Jade
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Description
Portulacaria afra ‘Button Jade’ – Complete Overview
Common Name: Button Jade / Dwarf Elephant Bush
Botanical Name: Portulacaria afra ‘Compacta’
Family: Didiereaceae
Origin: South Africa
🌱 Plant Description
Portulacaria afra ‘Button Jade’ is a compact, slow-growing succulent with small round green leaves and reddish-brown stems. It’s a miniature version of the classic Portulacaria afra, perfect for tabletops, terrariums, and bonsai lovers.
This plant is often confused with the Crassula ovata (Jade Plant), but it’s a different species — it’s more drought-tolerant and can handle higher humidity better.
☀️ Light Requirements
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Loves bright indirect sunlight or partial sun.
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Can tolerate full sun, but introduce it slowly to avoid leaf burn.
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Indoors: place near a south or east-facing window.
💧 Watering
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Water only when the soil is completely dry.
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Overwatering causes root rot quickly.
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In summer: water every 7–10 days.
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In winter: reduce to once every 2–3 weeks.
💡 Tip: Use the “soak and dry” method — water thoroughly, then let excess drain out completely.
🪴 Soil
Use a well-draining succulent mix — ideally:
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50% cactus soil
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30% perlite or pumice
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20% coarse sand
Avoid heavy, moisture-retaining soil.
🌡️ Temperature
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Ideal range: 18°C – 28°C
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Protect from frost (below 10°C).
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Can tolerate mild heat if given enough airflow.
🌸 Flowers
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Tiny pink to lavender blooms appear in late spring or summer under good light conditions.
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Flowers attract pollinators like bees.
✂️ Propagation
Very easy to propagate by:
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Stem cuttings: Let cuttings dry for 1–2 days, then plant in dry soil.
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Roots develop within 2–3 weeks.
🧘♂️ Vastu & Benefits
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Considered a money-attracting and positive energy plant like jade.
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Symbol of prosperity, growth, and good fortune.
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Excellent air purifier and stress reliever.
💚 Care Summary Table
| Care Aspect | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright indirect to full sun |
| Water | Only when soil is dry |
| Soil | Well-draining cactus mix |
| Temperature | 18°C–28°C |
| Fertilizer | Monthly in growing season (diluted succulent fertilizer) |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to pets |
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