Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
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
Not Available
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
कासनी
Elephant Bush
In German
Chicoree
Elephant Bush
In French
chicorée
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
achicoria
elefante Bush
In Greek
ραδίκι
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
chicória
elefante de Bush
In Polish
cykoria
Elephant Bush
In Latin
pancratium
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Cichorium
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cichorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Chicory and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Elephant Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Chicory and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Chicory and Elephant Bush
Care of Chicory and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Chicory 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.