Chionodoxa

Elephant Bush

About Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush

Chionodoxa

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Succulent

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Southern Africa

Types

Chionodoxa luciliae

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Terrestrial

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

5.10 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Blue, Pink, Violet

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

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?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

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

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHIONODOXA

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Chionodoxa

Elephant Bush

In German

Chionodoxa

Elephant Bush

In French

Chionodoxa

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Chionodoxa

elefante Bush

In Greek

Chionodoxa

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Chionodoxa

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Chionodoxa

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Chionodoxa

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Platyhelminthes

Embryophyta

Class

Cestoda

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Caryophyllales

Family

Liliaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Chionodoxa

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush

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

Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush

Care of Chionodoxa and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa 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.