How do you trim an elephant Bush?

The plant readily produces buds wherever branches or even leaves are removed, so it is easily kept almost any size or shape by pinching or cutting just above a pair of leaves pruning. Elephant bush is well suited to growing in a hanging or elevated container.Click to see full answer. Also to know is, how do you take care of an elephant Bush?These succulents 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 sand, vermiculite or pumice. Choose a location with indirect sunlight when growing elephant bush indoors.Secondly, why are the leaves falling off my elephant Bush? Leaf drop can also occur if the Elephant Bush is underwatered. Not enough water causes the leaves to dry up and sometimes drop off. This succulent should be watered more often in summer and less in the winter. Let the soil dry between waterings. Beside this, how do you root an elephant Bush? Cuttings. To grow Portulacaria afra “Elephant Bush” from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely.When should I repot my elephant Bush?In more temperate climates, you can repot from late winter through early fall. I repotted the 1 you see here at the beginning of April. Avoid repotting your Elephant Bush in winter as it’s the time for plants to rest. Getting ready for the repotting.