1 What is
1.1 Life Span
1.2 Type
Ornamental Plants
Succulent
1.3 Origin
1.4 Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.5 Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
60.00 cm250.00 cm
0.54
3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
60.00 cm121.00 cm
0.1
6350
1.5 Plant Color
1.5.1 Flower Color
1.5.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
1.5.3 Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Red
1.5.4 Leaf Color in Spring
1.5.5 Leaf Color in Summer
1.5.6 Leaf Color in Fall
1.5.7 Leaf Color in Winter
1.6 Shape
1.6.1 Leaf Shape
1.7 Thorns
2 Season
2.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
2.2 Growing Conditions
2.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
2.2.2 Growth Rate
2.2.3 Type of Soil
2.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
2.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
2.2.6 Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
2.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
2.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
3 Care
3.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
3.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
3.3 Plant Maintenance
3.4 Watering Plants
3.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
3.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
3.4.3 In Spring
3.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
3.5 Soil
3.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.5.2 Soil Type
3.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
3.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.7 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
3.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
3.9 Pests and Diseases
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Pests and diseases free
3.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Facts
4.1 Flowers
4.1.1 Flower Petal Number
4.2 Fruits
4.2.1 Showy Fruit
4.2.2 Edible Fruit
4.3 Fragrance
4.3.1 Fragrant Flower
4.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
4.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
4.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
4.4 Showy Foliage
4.5 Showy Bark
4.6 Foliage Texture
4.7 Foliage Sheen
4.8 Evergreen
4.9 Invasive
4.10 Self-Sowing
4.11 Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
4.12 Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
no allergic reactions
5 Benefits
5.1 Uses
5.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
5.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
5.1.3 Edible Uses
5.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
5.2 Plant Benefits
5.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
5.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
5.2.3 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
5.3 Used As Indoor Plant
5.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
5.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
PORTULACARIA afra
6.2 Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
6.2.1 In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Elephant Bush
6.2.2 In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Elephant Bush
6.2.3 In French
Century Plant
Elephant Bush
6.2.4 In Spanish
Planta de siglo
elefante Bush
6.2.5 In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
ελέφαντας Μπους
6.2.6 In Portuguese
Century Plant
elefante de Bush
6.2.7 In Polish
Century Plant
Elephant Bush
6.2.8 In Latin
Century Plant
bush elephant
7 Classification
7.1 Kingdom
7.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
7.3 Class
7.4 Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
7.5 Family
7.6 Genus
7.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
7.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
7.9 Subfamily
Agavoideae
Portulacarioideae
7.10 Number of Species