terraria potted plants 4" Pot Elephant Feed – The Bio Dude

terraria potted plants 4" Pot Elephant Feed – The Bio Dude*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape* Common Name: Elephant feed, jade plant Scientific Name: Portulacaria afra Care Recommendations By The Dude Best for These Animals: Arid dwelling reptiles, especially bearded dragons, uromastyx, and other omnivores who can use it as an edible snack! *This is a smaller plant which can be delicate and should be planted with smaller animals to avoid damage*

 *The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape*

Common Name: Elephant feed, jade plant

Scientific Name: Portulacaria afra

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Arid-dwelling reptiles, especially bearded dragons, uromastyx, and other omnivores who can use it as an edible snack!

*This is a smaller plant which can be delicate and should be planted with smaller animals to avoid damage*

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraSahara, Some TerraAranea 

Soil Depth: Shallow

Lighting: High

Humidity & Misting: 0%-40%, higher humidity not recommended

Mature Plant Size & Root System: This small-leaved succulent bush can grow to be very large with age, but in most terrarium settings can be maintained at a smaller size or pruned to form a tree-like appearance. Shallow fibrous root system.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: High heat/drought tolerance.  Can be used as a background or corner piece. 

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed and in the wild is actually eaten by elephants-- hence the common name!  Also a popular feed item for bearded dragons and other reptiles.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted elephant feed plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.