Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Twice a week
In Winter
Less Watering
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
लीची
In German
Elephant Bush
Lychee
In French
Elephant Bush
Lychee
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Lychee
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
λίτσι
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
lichia
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Lychee
In Latin
bush elephant
Lychee
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Portulacaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Lychee
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Lychee Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Lychee are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Elephant Bush and Lychee
Care of Elephant Bush and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.