Light
Choose a location with indirect sunlight when growing elephant bush indoors. Overly bright sunlight can char the leaves and cause them to drop off. Inside, the best location is by a south-facing window although a little experimentation might be in order; too much direct sun will result in yellow to red tipping of the leaves.
 
Soil
Like most succulents, these plants need well-drained soil and an unglazed pot that will help excess moisture evaporate. The best mixture for this type of plant is cactus soil or potting soil cut by half with vermiculite or pumice. Other choices can be pea gravel, poultry grit or other non-porous materials. Avoid using sand in the mix. If you reside in a warm region where this plant thrives outdoors, be sure to dig in about 3 inches (8 cm) of gritty material to provide well drained soil.
 
Temperature
Plants grown indoors during inclement weather can be moved outside when temperatures warm sufficiently. Gradually acclimate or “harden off” the plant before moving it permanently outside. When temperatures approach 40 F (4 C) at night, move the plant back inside, at which point the plant may lose some leaves but it’s nothing to worry about.
 
Water
The most common mistake made with succulent plants is watering. They are drought tolerant but do require consistent watering from mid spring to mid autumn. In winter, the plants are dormant and do not need to be watered. The elephant bush succulent is susceptible to root rot, so it’s important to allow the soil to dry completely between waterings and never let it sit in water.
 
Fertilizing and Repotting
During the growing season, fertilize your elephant succulent plant monthly. In late winter to early spring feed the plant with an indoor plant fertilizer diluted by half. When you see roots growing out of the container’s drainage holes, it is time to repot your plant.