Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, North America
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Elephant Bush
Wunderblume
In French
Elephant Bush
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Maravilha
In Polish
Elephant Bush
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
bush elephant
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Portulacaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Elephant Bush and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.