Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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 the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cleistocactus Winteri
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
cleistocactus winteri
Elephant Bush
In German
Cleistocactus winteri
Elephant Bush
In French
Cleistocactus winteri
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Cleistocactus winteri
elefante Bush
In Greek
cleistocactus winteri
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus Winteri
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Cleistocactus Winteri
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Cleistocactus Winteri
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus Winteri season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush
Care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Winteri 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.