Elephant Tree

Operculicarya decaryi

• Very slow-growing caudiciform succulent, eventually growing into a shrub or small tree.
• Very interesting trunk ("caudex") with a rough texture.
• The many tiny leaves are deciduous, dropping off in winter.
• Excellent for bonsai!

Care:

• Light: As much direct sun as possible (west or south window).
• Water: Water when the soil has completely dried out in spring and summer. In winter, water lightly only if the stem begins to shrivel.
• Fertilizer: Use a general purpose fertilizer such as Schultz Indoor Plant Food (10-15-10) up to twice monthly in spring and summer.
• Other tips: Grows best in an undersized pot. Use sharply-drained potting mix; we recommend Pro-Mix Cactus & Succulent Mix with extra perlite and small Orchiata added. This plant rots very easily when overwatered.

*Please note we do not ship live plants. All plants must be picked up in-store or curbside.