Cereus

Elephant Bush

About Cereus and Elephant Bush

Cereus

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent, Perennial

Succulent

Origin

North America, Central America, South America

Southern Africa

Types

princess of the night, Honolulu queen

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Semi desert

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1410-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 10

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink, White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Average Water

Less Watering

In Winter

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, 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

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

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

Pests and Diseases

Scale

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Stem

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEREUS

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Night blooming cereus

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

cereus

Elephant Bush

In German

cereus

Elephant Bush

In French

cereus

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

cereus

elefante Bush

In Greek

cereus

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

cereus

elefante de Bush

In Polish

cereus

Elephant Bush

In Latin

cereus

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Selenicereus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

331

1 27800

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Properties of Cereus and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Cereus and Elephant Bush

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

Cereus and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Cereus and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Cereus and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Cereus and Elephant Bush

Care of Cereus and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.