Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, 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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Elephant Bush
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Elephant Bush
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
elefante Bush
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
bush elephant
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Portulacaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Elephant Bush and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.