Elephant Bush

Citron

About Elephant Bush and Citron

Elephant Bush

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Fruit

Origin

Southern Africa

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

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Number of Varieties

305

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial 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, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Fruits, Leaves

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 As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Citron

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

नीबू

In German

Elephant Bush

Zitrone

In French

Elephant Bush

Citron

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Cidra

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

cidra

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Cytryna

In Latin

bush elephant

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Portulacaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Citron? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Citron. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like and Citron has allergic reactions like . 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Citron

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

Elephant Bush and Citron Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Citron are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Citron

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