Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Succulent
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
India, China
  
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Bead tree
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
Forest margins, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Red
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
  
MELIA azedarach
  
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
Chinaberry Tree
  
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
  
Chinaberry ट्री
  
In German
Elephant Bush
  
Chinaberry -Baum
  
In French
Elephant Bush
  
Chinaberry Arbre
  
In Spanish
elefante Bush
  
Chinaberry Arbre
  
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
chinaberry Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
  
azederaque
  
In Polish
Elephant Bush
  
azederaque
  
In Latin
bush elephant
  
Chinaberry ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Portulacaceae
  
Meliaceae
  
Genus
Portulacaria
  
Melia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Melieae
  
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
  
Meloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Elephant Bush and Chinaberry 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 Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.