Desert Broom

Elephant Bush

About Desert Broom and Elephant Bush

Desert Broom

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

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Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10

10-12

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Spreading

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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60.00 cm

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250.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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150.00 cm

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121.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

creamy white

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs very little water

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Cut back old stems to the ground, 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

4.8 Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Unknown

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

Sometimes

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering

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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Twigs

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Groundcover

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BACCHARIS 'Centennial'

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

desert broom

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Wüste Besen

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

desert broom

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

escoba del desierto

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

desert broom

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

vassoura do deserto

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

desert broom

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

desert broom

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Asterales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Asteraceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Baccharis

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Astereae

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8.9 Subfamily

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Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Desert Broom and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Desert Broom and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Desert Broom and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Desert Broom and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Desert Broom and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Desert Broom and Elephant Bush

Care of Desert Broom and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.