Abelia

Elephant Bush

About Abelia and Elephant Bush

Abelia

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Succulent

Origin

Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia

Southern Africa

Types

Mardi Gras Kaliedoscope Edward Goucher Prostrata

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

430

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Tan

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Hedges

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ABELIA mosanensis

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Glossy abelia

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Abelia

Elephant Bush

In German

Abelia

Elephant Bush

In French

Abelia

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Abelia

elefante Bush

In Greek

Αμπέλια

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Abelia

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Abelia

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Abelia

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Caryophyllales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Abelia

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Caprifolioideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

301

1 27800

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Properties of Abelia and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Elephant Bush. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Abelia and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Abelia and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is and Elephant Bush season is . The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Abelia and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Abelia and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Abelia flower color:
Abelia leaf color:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Abelia and Elephant Bush

Care of Abelia and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.