Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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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
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Elephant Bush
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Elephant Bush
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
elefante Bush
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
bush elephant
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Portulacaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper
Care of Elephant Bush and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.