Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
California
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Matilija Poppy
In German
Elephant Bush
Matilija Poppy
In French
Elephant Bush
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Matilija amapola
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
bush elephant
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Portulacaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy
Care of Elephant Bush and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
