Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
बरमूडा घास
In German
Elephant Bush
Bermuda Gras
In French
Elephant Bush
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Grama
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
bush elephant
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Portulacaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass
Care of Elephant Bush and Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.