Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Southern Africa
Australia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
नीलगिरी
In German
Elephant Bush
Eukalyptus
In French
Elephant Bush
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Eucalipto
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Eucalipto
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Eukaliptus
In Latin
bush elephant
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Portulacaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus
Care of Elephant Bush and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.