Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Succulent
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not 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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin
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
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
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
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
houseleek
In German
Elephant Bush
Hauswurz
In French
Elephant Bush
joubarbe
In Spanish
elefante Bush
houseleek
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
houseleek
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
houseleek
In Polish
Elephant Bush
houseleek
In Latin
bush elephant
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Portulacaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Houseleek
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Houseleek Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Houseleek are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Elephant Bush and Houseleek
Care of Elephant Bush and Houseleek 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 Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.