Rainbow Bush - Portulacaria afra variegata houseplant place it near a south-facing

place it near a south-facing window where it can receive ample sunlight

which makes it easy to be dispersed by wind

this plant belongs to the Apocynaceae family

Cut a piece of the cactus stem (ensure it's a healthy

so you don't need to fertilize it frequently

Rainbow Bush - Portulacaria afra variegata houseplant place it near a south-facingPortulacaria afra variegata goes by the common name Rainbow Bush. With a heavily branched, shrubby growth habit, the species has extraordinarily thick stems with teardrop shaped leaf edges. The plant has its origin in South Africa and belongs to the family of Didiereaceae. Rainbow Bush offers a dormancy of winters and can grow up to 10 feet in height. Growth Rate This interesting plant takes time to mature and hence, grows at a slower pace. Its