Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
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
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
cocklebur
In German
Elephant Bush
Klette
In French
Elephant Bush
cocklebur
In Spanish
elefante Bush
cadillo
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
ήρα
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
kokklevor
In Polish
Elephant Bush
kokklevor
In Latin
bush elephant
kokklevor
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Portulacaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Xanthium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Cocklebur
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Cocklebur Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Cocklebur are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Cocklebur
Care of Elephant Bush and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.