Dudleya

Elephant Bush

About Dudleya and Elephant Bush

Dudleya

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

Southern Africa

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

3030

0 40000

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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

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

7, 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

Rosette/Stemless

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less 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

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Sand

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, 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

No fertilizers needed

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

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DUDLEYA

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Dudleya

Elephant Bush

In German

Dudleya

Elephant Bush

In French

Dudleya

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

dudleya

elefante Bush

In Greek

Dudleya

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Dudleya

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Dudleya

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Dudley

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Dudleya

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

451

1 27800

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Properties of Dudleya and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Elephant Bush

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

Dudleya and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Dudleya and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Dudleya and Elephant Bush

Care of Dudleya and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dudleya 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.