Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Diuretic
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
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Eulalia
In German
Elephant Bush
Eulalia
In French
Elephant Bush
Eulalia
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Eulalia
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Eulalia
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Eulalia
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Eulalia
In Latin
bush elephant
Eulalia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Portulacaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Eulalia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Eulalia
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Eulalia Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Eulalia are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Eulalia
Care of Elephant Bush and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.