{"product_id":"bursera-microphylla-elephant-tree","title":"Bursera microphylla – Elephant Tree Caudex Plant | 140mm Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBursera microphylla\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eElephant Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive drought-tolerant plant prized by collectors for its sculptural trunk, fine branching habit and small foliage. As it matures, the swollen, characterful trunk gives the plant an impressive bonsai-like appearance, making each specimen increasingly unique.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating \u003cstrong\u003ecaudex-style plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for collectors who appreciate unusual architectural plants. It performs best in a warm, bright position with excellent drainage. Allow the growing medium to dry between watering and reduce watering when growth slows, as consistently wet soil can cause problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith age, \u003cstrong\u003eBursera microphylla\u003c\/strong\u003e can develop an increasingly rugged and sculptural appearance. It looks particularly impressive as a feature specimen in a decorative container and makes an interesting addition to caudex, bonsai-style and drought-tolerant plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bursera microphylla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant caudiciform\/tree-form plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light to full sun, with gradual acclimatisation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the growing medium to dry between watering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well-draining growing mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectors, specimen pots, caudex collections and warm protected positions\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 Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130303795244,"sku":"IND130","price":54.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1238\/6092\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-09at7.37.24AM.jpg?v=1789117060","url":"https:\/\/www.succulentsonline.com.au\/products\/bursera-microphylla-elephant-tree","provider":"Succulents Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}