Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, 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, 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, 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
No pruning needed
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Elephant Bush
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Elephant Bush
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
bush elephant
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Portulacaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Elephant Bush and Blue Grama 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 Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.