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About Elephant Bush and Century Plant

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Ornamental Plants
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 90 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12-5
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Sword-like
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Needs small amount of water
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
6.2.3 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
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
AGAVE gypsophila
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
सदी संयंत्र
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Jahrhundert-Anlage
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Century Plant
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
Planta de siglo
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
αιώνα φυτών
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Century Plant
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Century Plant
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Century Plant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Agavaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Agave
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Agavoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Century Plant

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Century Plant. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Century Plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Century Plant

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

Elephant Bush and Century Plant Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Century Plant are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Century Plant flower color: Yellow

  • Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Century Plant

Care of Elephant Bush and Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.