Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
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
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Celery
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
अजवायन
Elephant Bush
In German
Sellerie
Elephant Bush
In French
Céleri
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Apio
elefante Bush
In Greek
Σέλινο
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Aipo
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Seler
Elephant Bush
In Latin
apium
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Celery and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Celery and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Celery and Elephant Bush
Care of Celery and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots 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 Celery 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.