Elephant Bush

Jasmine

About Elephant Bush and Jasmine

Elephant Bush

Jasmine

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Succulent

Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines

1.3 Origin

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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100

Rank: 41 (Overall)▶

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-12

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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

8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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250.00 cm

Rank: 76 (Overall)▶

180.00 cm

Rank: 84 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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121.00 cm

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120.00 cm

Rank: 79 (Overall)▶

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243.84 (About Acerola)

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink

Pale White, White

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Red

Black, Brown

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Gray Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oblovate

2.4 Thorns

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63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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16% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

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

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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44% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Do Not over Water, 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

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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24% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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17% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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54% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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13% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !

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16% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !

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14% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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43% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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5% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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7% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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3% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.10 Self-Sowing

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13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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47% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.11 Attracts

Butterflies

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Hanging Basket, small hedge

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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65% Flowering House 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, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Flowers, Root

6.2.3 Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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71% Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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All Cactus Garden Plants have it !

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All Flowering House Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.5 Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

ALOE arborescens

7.2 Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Hydrangea or hortensia

7.2.1 In Hindi

Elephant Bush

चमेली

7.2.2 In German

Elephant Bush

Jasmin

7.2.3 In French

Elephant Bush

Jasmin

7.2.4 In Spanish

elefante Bush

Hortensia

7.2.5 In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

υδραγεία

7.2.6 In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Jasmin

7.2.7 In Polish

Elephant Bush

Jasmin

7.2.8 In Latin

bush elephant

Jasmin

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Caryophyllales

Scrophulariales

8.5 Family

Portulacaceae

Aloaceae

8.6 Genus

Portulacaria

Jasminium

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Jasmineae

8.9 Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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200

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Jasmine

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Jasmine

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

Elephant Bush and Jasmine Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Jasmine are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Jasmine

Care of Elephant Bush and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.