Grow Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) this way and it won't get yellow leaves; it grows fast and easily fills the pot

Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) - just hearing the name is very pleasant, and it is also very easy to care for, growing very fast, so it is deeply loved by people. But recently some flower lovers have reported that the Portulacaria afra they are growing is dropping leaves. Let's talk about that today.

Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) is very easy to grow. If leaf drop occurs, it may be due to the following problems.

1. Poor ventilation,

I have been growing a pot of Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) for several months. When I first bought it, I put it by the window indoors for care. Because I don't often open the window, the potting soil doesn't dry easily after watering, so for one or two months it wasn't very vigorous, it also dropped leaves, and it grew relatively slowly. But when I put it outdoors, in one month, with the same watering and fertilizing, it actually grew 10 cm, shockingly fast. So when we grow Portulacaria afra, ventilation must be good.

2. Soil that is not breathable

The root system of Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) is not very developed. If the potting soil is compacted, the roots cannot penetrate deeply and cannot absorb nutrients, so the Portulacaria afra will suffer from malnutrition and drop leaves.

3. Insufficient light

Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) loves light very much. Sufficient light can make it grow rapidly, but do not expose it to blazing sun in summer; put it in a semi-shaded environment. If the light is too strong, it will also scorch the leaves and cause leaf drop. In spring, autumn and winter, you can give it sufficient light.

4. Improper watering

Water Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) so that it alternates between dry and moist. In the high-temperature summer season, reduce the frequency of watering. If you water too much and the potting soil becomes waterlogged, it is easy to rot the roots. Not watering for a long time will cause the leaves to shrivel and drop.

5. Improper fertilizing

Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) grows relatively fast, so it needs frequent fertilizing to ensure vigorous growth. Fertilize mainly with nitrogen and potassium fertilizer, applying small amounts more often. If the fertilizer concentration is too high, it will burn the fine roots, causing root rot and yellow leaves.

Grow Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) this way and it grows so fast, the yellow leaves disappear, and in the blink of an eye the branches are full, a wild dance of demons

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