Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Elephant Bush
Fullers Karde
In French
Elephant Bush
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Fullera Oset
In Latin
bush elephant
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Portulacaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Elephant Bush and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.