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About Elephant Bush and Hoodia

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
25
Rank: 70 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Desert
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12-10
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Red, Pink, Tan
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
Blue Green, Gray Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Not Available
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus 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
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Once a week
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
No fertilizers needed
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
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 !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Flies, Insects
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dry Mouth
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Weightloss
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus 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
Food for insects
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Weight loss
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Hoodia gordonii
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
ǁhoba, Ghaap
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Hoodia
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Hoodia
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Hoodia
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
Hoodia
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Hoodia
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Hoodia
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Hoodia
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Hoodia
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Apocynaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Hoodia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Asclepiadoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
25
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Hoodia

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

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Hoodia

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

Elephant Bush and Hoodia Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Hoodia are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan

  • Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Hoodia

Care of Elephant Bush and Hoodia 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 Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.