Elephant Bush

Crapemyrtle

About Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle

Elephant Bush

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

3050

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Cylindrical

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

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

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

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, 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

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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

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

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, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Elephant Bush

Crapemyrtle

In French

Elephant Bush

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

bush elephant

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Myrtales

Family

Portulacaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

150

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle

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

Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle

Care of Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.