Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Aaron Caladium
In German
Elephant Bush
Aaron Caladium
In French
Elephant Bush
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
bush elephant
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Portulacaceae
Araceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium
Care of Elephant Bush and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.