--- title: "Does anyone know what kind of plant is growing next to my aloe Vera?…" description: "Does anyone know what kind of plant is growing next to my aloe Vera? I tried to research a little to find the species but nothing came of it." url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/NLP8c1_ARsWplLyqbxJdjQ" community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle" author: "suddenlyaplantperson" published: "2024-10-20T20:42:21.231119Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bF3R6ieJB1iLq9pP7RImDMIjYQyfe1wN3yEZsLkrvAg/4inq3AEaTCK4ToOno6XUQg.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [The Cactus \& Succulent Circle](https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w.md) # Does anyone know what kind of plant is growing next to my aloe Vera?… _Posted by suddenlyaplantperson on 2024-10-20_ Does anyone know what kind of plant is growing next to my aloe Vera? I tried to research a little to find the species but nothing came of it. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bF3R6ieJB1iLq9pP7RImDMIjYQyfe1wN3yEZsLkrvAg/4inq3AEaTCK4ToOno6XUQg.webp?size=large) ## 6 comments ### Adrian commented on 2024-10-20 It’s called an Elephant Bush. They make great plants for bonsai. I would personally seperate it and pot it in its own pot so it doesn’t have to fight for space, or risk overwatering or underwatering it if it needs less or more time for the soil to dry out than aloe. Here’s the ID. Hope this helps! Check out Elephant Bush and its care instructions in the Planta app. ### Heather B commented on 2024-10-21 Portulucaria Afra. Elephant Bush. ### suddenlyaplantperson commented on 2024-10-21 Ok great, thank you both! I’ll separate them ### Sushi commented on 2024-10-21 I have the exact same plant as a bonsai! As everyone says, it’s an elephant bush. ### Gsue62 commented on 2024-10-22 Mine has outgrown two pots!! Best to separate them! ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jEeAwBjAXjUOwES51GWiGE1N92iitgOV-0fzeNQFS30/1P1UFYs_Sz6ilA_YN_9w7A.webp?size=large) #### suddenlyaplantperson replied on 2024-10-22 Oh my gosh 😂 Yeah I’m definitely going to jump on this ASAP --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_