Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
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, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Butternut
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Butternut Tree
In German
Elephant Bush
Butternut Baum
In French
Elephant Bush
noyer cendré
In Spanish
elefante Bush
árbol de nogal
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Elephant Bush
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
bush elephant
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Juglandales
Family
Portulacaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Juglans
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Butternut Tree
Care of Elephant Bush and Butternut 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 Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.