Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
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
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Joshua Tree
In German
Elephant Bush
Joshua Tree
In French
Elephant Bush
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Joshua Tree
In Latin
bush elephant
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Portulacaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree
Care of Elephant Bush and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
