Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
United States, California
Southern Africa
Types
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, foothill woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLARKIA concinna
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Red Ribbons
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Clarkia concinna
Elephant Bush
In German
Clarkia concinna
Elephant Bush
In French
Clarkia concinna
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
concinna clarkia
elefante Bush
In Greek
Clarkia concinna
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Clarkia concinna
elefante de Bush
In Polish
klarkia concinna
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Clarkia concinna
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Clarkia
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clarkia concinna season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clarkia concinna is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush
Care of Clarkia concinna and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna 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.