Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, 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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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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
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Elephant Bush
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Elephant Bush
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Rocket Dame
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Rocket Dame
In Latin
bush elephant
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Portulacaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket
Care of Elephant Bush and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.