Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Succulent
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
10-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Green, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
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, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
  
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
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
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, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
  
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
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
Chives
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Schnittlauch
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
Ciboulette
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Cebollino
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
Szczypiorek
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
Sectivi porri
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Allium
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Allioideae
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chives and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Chives and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chives and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Chives and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Chives and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Chives and Elephant Bush
Care of Chives and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Chives 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.