Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Crassula
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
CRASSULA
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
जेड पौधा
In German
Elephant Bush
Geldbaum
In French
Elephant Bush
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Crassula ovata
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
crassula ovata
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Crassula ovata
In Latin
bush elephant
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Portulacaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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.