Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Brazil
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
False Christmas Cactus
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
False Christmas Cactus
In German
Elephant Bush
False Christmas Cactus
In French
Elephant Bush
Cactus de Noël
In Spanish
elefante Bush
cactus de navidad
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
False Christmas Cactus
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
flor de maio
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Szlumbergera ucięta
In Latin
bush elephant
False Christmas Cactus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Portulacaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Christmas Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
- False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus
Care of Elephant Bush and False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.