Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Succulent
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Southern Africa
Types
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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
-
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Soft Rush
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Soft Rush
Elephant Bush
In German
Soft Rush
Elephant Bush
In French
Soft Rush
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Soft Rush
elefante Bush
In Greek
Soft Rush
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Soft Rush
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Soft Rush
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Soft Rush
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juncaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Juncus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Common Rush and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Common Rush and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Common Rush and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Rush and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Common Rush and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Common Rush and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Common Rush flower color: Brown
Common Rush leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Common Rush and Elephant Bush
Care of Common Rush and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush 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.