Common Name: Dwarf Jade Plant, Elephant Bush,Elephant Food, or Porkbush
Botanical Name: Portulacaria afra 
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Cacti or Succulent
Drought Tolerant 
Erosion Control
Evergreen
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (25°F/-4°C)
Groundcover
High-Hedging
Houseplant
Medium-Hedging
Topiary 
Tree
Average Width Growth: 4 Feet - 6 Feet
Average Height Growth: 8 Feet - 12 Feet
Plant Spacing: 3 Feet - 7 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 12 Years - 25 Years
Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Season: Late Spring - Early Summer
Fertilizing Season: Spring - Early Fall
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.