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About Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Crassula
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
2.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
20.30 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
White, Pink, Magenta
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Vomiting
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
CRASSULA
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
जेड पौधा
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Geldbaum
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Crassula ovata
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
Crassula ovata
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
crassula ovata
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
crassula ovata
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Crassula ovata
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Crassula ovata
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Crassulaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Crassula
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Crassuloideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Crassula Ovata doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Crassula Ovata has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Crassula Ovata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata

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

Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta

  • Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata

Care of Elephant Bush and Crassula Ovata 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 Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.