Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
it is a variety of pine
Number of Varieties
3010
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40000
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Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-126-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-1
9-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
250.00 cm1,830.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
121.00 cm610.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
-
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Lots of watering
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
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Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin rash
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PINUS taeda
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Loblolly Pine
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
loblolly pine
In German
Elephant Bush
Weihrauchkiefer
In French
Elephant Bush
pin à encens
In Spanish
elefante Bush
pino taeda
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
loblolly πεύκο
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Pinus taeda
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Loblolly sosna
In Latin
bush elephant
pinea taeda
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Embryophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Portulacaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Pinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe
-
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Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
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Number of Species
112
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27800
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