Daffodil

Elephant Bush

About Daffodil and Elephant Bush

Daffodil

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb

Succulent

Origin

Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe

Southern Africa

Types

Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

5030

0 40000

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Habitat

Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods

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

A2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1.25 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1.25 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

All year

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Black Walnut Toxicity

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, 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

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single, Double

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

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Narcissus

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Daffodil

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

हलका पीला

Elephant Bush

In German

Narzisse

Elephant Bush

In French

Jonquille

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Narciso

elefante Bush

In Greek

ασφόδελος

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Abrótea

elefante de Bush

In Polish

żonkil

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Asphodelus

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Narcissus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Narcisseae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

501

1 27800

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Properties of Daffodil and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Daffodil and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Daffodil and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and Elephant Bush season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Daffodil and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Daffodil and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Daffodil and Elephant Bush

Care of Daffodil and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Daffodil 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.