Elephant Bush

How to Grow Elephant Succulent

Elephant bush houseplants thrive in bright light in a warm, draft free room. A few rules on how to care for elephant bush will help you grow a specimen that may be a standalone plant or part of an intricate succulent garden.

Light

Choose a location with indirect sunlight when growing elephant bush indoors. Overly bright sunlight can char the leaves and cause them to drop off.

Inside, the best location is by a south-facing window although a little experimentation might be in order; too much direct sun will result in yellow to red tipping of the leaves.

Soil

Like most succulents, these plants need well-drained soil and an unglazed pot that will help excess moisture evaporate. The best mixture for this type of plant is cactus soil or potting soil cut by half with vermiculite or pumice. Other choices can be pea gravel, poultry grit or other non-porous materials. Avoid using sand in the mix.