Dill

Elephant Bush

About Dill and Elephant Bush

Dill

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Succulent

Origin

Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Southern Africa

Types

Fernleaf, Superdukat

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

230

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Chartreuse

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Sea Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Sea Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

Less fertilizing

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANETHUM graveolens

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Dill

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

डिल प्लांट

Elephant Bush

In German

Dill Pflanze

Elephant Bush

In French

Dill usine

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Dill Planta

elefante Bush

In Greek

άνηθο φυτών

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Dill Vegetal

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Dill roślin

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Apiaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Anethum

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

901

1 27800

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Properties of Dill and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Dill and Elephant Bush

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

Dill and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Dill and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Dill and Elephant Bush

Care of Dill and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.