Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southern Africa
Central Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
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 when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Malus domestica
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Elephant Bush
Apfelbaum
In French
Elephant Bush
Pommier
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Manzano
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
μηλιά
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Macieira
In Polish
Elephant Bush
jabłoń
In Latin
bush elephant
Arbore
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Portulacaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Apple Tree
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Apple Tree Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Apple Tree are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Apple Tree
Care of Elephant Bush and Apple Tree 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 Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.