Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
South-Central United States
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
No Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Remove damaged leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PENSTEMON cobaea
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Beardtongue
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Beardtongue
In German
Elephant Bush
Bartfaden
In French
Elephant Bush
beardtongue
In Spanish
elefante Bush
beardtongue
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Beardtongue
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Beardtongue
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Beardtongue
In Latin
bush elephant
ursus lingua
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Portulacaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Beardtongue
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Beardtongue is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Beardtongue Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Beardtongue are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
- Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Beardtongue
Care of Elephant Bush and Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.