Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Flower Color
Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
शतावर
In German
Elephant Bush
Gemüsespargel
In French
Elephant Bush
Asperge
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Asparagus
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Asparagus
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
bush elephant
Asparagus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Portulacaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Asparagus
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Asparagus Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Asparagus are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Asparagus
Care of Elephant Bush and Asparagus 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 Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.