Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERZELIA lanuginosa
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Buttonbush
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Buttonbush shrub
Elephant Bush
In German
Button Strauch
Elephant Bush
In French
buttonbush arbuste
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
arbusto buttonbush
elefante Bush
In Greek
Buttonbush θάμνος
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
arbusto Buttonbush
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Buttonbush krzew
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Frutex Buttonbush
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rubiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bruniaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Cephalanthus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Buttonbush and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Buttonbush and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Buttonbush and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buttonbush and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Buttonbush and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Buttonbush and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Buttonbush and Elephant Bush
Care of Buttonbush and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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 Buttonbush 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.