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About Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Shrub
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
9-6
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Arching/Fountain-shaped
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
90.00 cm
Rank: 85 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
46% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Soil Compaction
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Apply 10-10-10 amount
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Free of serious pests and diseases
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
29% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
50% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
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
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
62% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
39% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
ABELIA x grandiflora
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Glossy Abelia
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Glossy Abelia
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Glossy Abelia
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Abelia Glossy
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
Abelia brillante
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
γυαλιστερό Abelia
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Abelia brilhante
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Błyszczący Abelia
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Abutilon glossy
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Caprifoliaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Abelia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia

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

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia

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

Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze

Care of Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia

Care of Elephant Bush and Glossy Abelia 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 Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.