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About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Ornamental Plant
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Not Available
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
25.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
20.30 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
About Evening Primrose
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Yellow
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
Not Available
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Not Available
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
Not Available
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
Not Available
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
Not Available
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
Not Available
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
Star Cactus
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Star Cactus
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
Star Cactus
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
Star Cactus
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
Star Cactus
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Star Cactus
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Star Cactus
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
Star Cactus
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Cactaceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Astrophytum
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Cactoideae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Cap Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Elephant Bush season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow

  • Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush

Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus 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.