{"product_id":"bursera-microphylla-elephant-tree","title":"Bursera microphylla – Sculptural Elephant Tree | 140mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd a truly distinctive specimen to your collection with \u003cstrong\u003eBursera microphylla\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely known as the \u003cstrong\u003eElephant Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fascinating plant is admired for its naturally sculptural growth, fine branching and characterful trunk, developing greater visual interest and personality as it matures.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favourite among growers who enjoy unusual and \u003cstrong\u003ecaudiciform-style collector plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bursera microphylla can develop an impressive miniature-tree appearance over time. Its combination of delicate foliage and rugged woody structure creates an attractive contrast, making it particularly effective as a standalone specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow the \u003cstrong\u003eElephant Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e in a warm position with plenty of bright light and excellent drainage. Water according to active growth and allow the growing medium to dry between watering. Growth and foliage can change seasonally, so reduced growth or leaf loss during dormancy can be a natural part of its cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in a \u003cstrong\u003e140mm pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Bursera is a fantastic addition to specialist collections, specimen displays and gardens featuring drought-adapted plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bursera microphylla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-adapted caudiciform\/tree-form plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light to full sun, gradually acclimatised\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the growing medium to dry between watering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very free-draining growing mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector plants, specimen pots, caudiciform collections and warm protected areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 140mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations.                    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsonline.com.au\/shipping-returns\"\u003eView Shipping options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Succulents World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54697720217875,"sku":"IND130","price":55.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/4008\/5523\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-09at7.37.24AM_2.jpg?v=1789119549","url":"https:\/\/succulentsworld.com.au\/products\/bursera-microphylla-elephant-tree","provider":"Succulents World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}