Elephant Bush

Dill

About Elephant Bush and Dill

Elephant Bush

Dill

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Succulent

Herbs

Origin

Southern Africa

Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Fernleaf, Superdukat

Number of Varieties

302

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Yellow, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full 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

Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bugs, Insects

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, 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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

ANETHUM graveolens

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Dill

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

डिल प्लांट

In German

Elephant Bush

Dill Pflanze

In French

Elephant Bush

Dill usine

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Dill Planta

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

άνηθο φυτών

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Dill Vegetal

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Dill roślin

In Latin

bush elephant

Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Apiales

Family

Portulacaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Anethum

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

190

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Dill

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Dill

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

Elephant Bush and Dill Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Dill are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Dill

Care of Elephant Bush and Dill 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 Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.