Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Abelia
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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 Not Available and Elephant Bush season is Not Available. 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 Not Available and width Not Available 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: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
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.