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About Elephant Bush and Hylocereus
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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
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1.4.1 Number of Varieties
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
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1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
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1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
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2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
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250.00 cm
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
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121.00 cm
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
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2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Salmon
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
2.4 Thorns
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3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Not Available
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
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3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Less Watering
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
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5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
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5.2.2 Edible Fruit
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21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
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36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
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22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
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22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
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47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
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47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
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7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
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7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
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5.8 Evergreen
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2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
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1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
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1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
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13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
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13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available, pollinators
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
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6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
6.1.3 Edible Uses
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6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for animals
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
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53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
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53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
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6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Hylocereus undatus
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
hylocereus
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
hylocereus
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
hylocereus
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
hylocereus
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
hylocereus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
hylocereus
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Hylocereus
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Hylocereus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Cactaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Hylocereus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
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Hylocereeae
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Cactoideae
8.10 Number of Species
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Hylocereus

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Hylocereus

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

Elephant Bush and Hylocereus Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Hylocereus are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Hylocereus flower color: Not Available

  • Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available

Care of Elephant Bush and Hylocereus

Care of Elephant Bush and Hylocereus 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 Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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