Description: Bursera fagaroides cactus Cacti Succulent real live plant {description} Bursera fagaroides are commonly known as Fragrant Bursera, Elephant Tree, Fragrant Elephant Tree, or the Whitebark tree. The drought-tolerant elephant tree plant belongs to the Burseraceae family. It is a flowering plant that grows mainly in the Sonoran Desert, Mexico, and Arizona in the US. The tree is dormant for most of the year, but it grows at a fast rate as a shrub or a small tree during summers. The usual height in its native location is about 3 to 10 meters. But it can be cultivated as an elephant bonsai tree. It loves the full sun even though it is slightly frost-hardy. In late summer or early fall, the tree sprouts into creamy white flowers that grow singly or in a cluster. Growth Rate Whether elephant trees are indoors or outdoors, they have a fast growth rate during the growing season, mostly in summer. For the rest of the year, the tree is dormant. Flowering With good Bursera fagaroides care, the full-grown tree or its bonsai sprouts into small white flowers. These can grow as single flowers or in clusters. The blooming season starts in late summer and continues till early fall. Watering and Feeding For proper elephant tree care, water the tree infrequently as it is highly drought-tolerant. Soil In its natural habitat, it loves rocky as well as sandy soil and substrates. While cultivating Bursera fagaroides bonsai, remember to use a well-drained soil mix. Hardiness The elephant plant tree is slightly frost-hardy. The hardiness zone for best growth is 9b to 11a. Light Elephant trees need full sun for at least half a day for healthy growth. Propagation The easiest way to propagate is through elephant tree seeds. Cuttings can also be uséd. The elephant tree has medicinal uses. The resin is also uséd for making incense, oils, and perfumes. It is also popular as the ‘Frankincense of the Americas.’ Order Bursera fagaroides for sale from Planet Desert! × × × × × × × × × × Tell a friend Visit store Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like Notocactus tureczekianus cactus Cacti Succulent real live plant Eriosyce curvispina cactus Cacti Succulent real live plant Euphorbia poissonii cactus Cacti Succulent real live plant Notocactus crassigibbus cactus Cacti Succulent real live plant Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © Planet Desert Postage Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by
Price: 21.99 USD
Location: Fallbrook, California
End Time: 2024-09-14T15:23:00.000Z
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Brand: Planet Desert
Climate: arid
Country/Region of Manufacture: USA
Features: Easy to care
Genus: cactus succulents
Indoor/Outdoor: indoor/outdoor
MPN: 1567
Model: 1567
Plant Characteristic: drought tolerant
SKU: 1567
Sunlight: Full sun light/shade
Type: Planet Desert
Watering: Light
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Color: 4" Pot (experiencing dormancy)
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