Elephant Bush

Bottle Tree

About Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree

Elephant Bush

Bottle Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

Australia

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Number of Varieties

3030

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm2,743.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Crimson, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

बोतल ट्री

In German

Elephant Bush

Flaschenbaum

In French

Elephant Bush

Bouteille Arbre

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Árbol de la botella

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Bottle Tree

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Butelka Drzewo

In Latin

bush elephant

Utrem ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Malvales

Family

Portulacaceae

Sterculiaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

brachychiton

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

130

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree

Season and care of Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:

Care of Elephant Bush and Bottle Tree

Care of Elephant Bush and Bottle 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 Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.