Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Not Available
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Abbottswood Potentilla
Day Dawn Potentilla
Goldfinger Potentilla
Pink Beauty Potentilla
Snowbird Potentilla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Curing infectious diseases, Improve heart health, Lung Problems, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
POTENTILLA cinerea
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Potentilla Abbotswood
In German
Elephant Bush
Abbotswood potentilla
In French
Elephant Bush
Abbotswood potentille
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Latin
bush elephant
Abbotswood Potentilla
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Portulacaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Potentilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abbotswood Potentilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Abbotswood Potentilla is Not Available while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abbotswood Potentilla is Not Available.
Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Abbotswood Potentilla height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Abbotswood Potentilla flower color: Not Available
- Abbotswood Potentilla leaf color: Not Available
Care of Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla
Care of Elephant Bush and Abbotswood Potentilla 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 Abbotswood Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Abbotswood Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.