Bottlebrush Buckeye

Elephant Bush

About Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Southeastern United States

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

Not available

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9

10-12

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

Not Available

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

1.9 Habit

Spreading

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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180.00 cm

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250.00 cm

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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180.00 cm

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121.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Pink

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Palmate

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Salt, Wind

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers

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

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Salt, Wind

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

Sometimes

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Pollen

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, 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

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Wildlife

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

Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles

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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used for making soaps

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

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

AESCULUS parviflora

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Buckeye Putzer

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

bottlebrush Buckeye

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

bottlebrush Buckeye

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Bottlebrush Buckeye

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

bottlebrush Buckeye

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Hippocastanaceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Aesculus

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush

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

Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush

Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.