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About Elephant Bush and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
NANA
About Elderberry
0 40000
1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-1210-12
Bamboo
0 99
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
250.00 cm250.00 cm
About Cyclamen
0.54 3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
121.00 cm121.00 cm
About Evening Primrose
0.1 6350
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
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, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, 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
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
5.4 Showy Foliage
5.5 Showy Bark
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
5.9 Invasive
5.10 Self-Sowing
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, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
NANA
About Calla Lily
1 27800

Properties of Elephant Bush and Elephant Bush

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

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Elephant Bush

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

Elephant Bush and Elephant Bush Physical Information

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

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Elephant Bush

Care of Elephant Bush and Elephant Bush 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 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. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.