Arjuna Tree

Elephant Bush

About Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush

Arjuna Tree

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Africa, South-Eastern Asia

Southern Africa

Types

Terminalia arjuna

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

130

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical forests, Tropical regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5

10-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pale Yellow, Yellow green

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Light Green

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown, Light Yellow, Tan

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full 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, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less 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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies, pollinators

Butterflies

Allergy

conjunctivitis, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders

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

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas

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

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Terminalia arjuna

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Arjuna

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

अर्जुन वृक्ष

Elephant Bush

In German

Terminalia arjuna

Elephant Bush

In French

Terminalia arjuna

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Migdałecznik arjuna

elefante Bush

In Greek

arjuna

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Migdałecznik arjuna

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Migdałecznik arjuna

Elephant Bush

In Latin

arjuna

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Poaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Terminilia

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1001

1 27800

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Properties of Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush. Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Arjuna Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and sneezing and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and sneezing. 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 Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush

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

Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush

Care of Arjuna Tree and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Arjuna Tree 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.