Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Australia, China, India, Japan
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Humid climates, Tropical 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
Not available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Light
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
ascites
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
NA
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Epipremnum aureum
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Hunter's robe, Money plant
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
मनी प्लांट
In German
Elephant Bush
Geld-Anlage
In French
Elephant Bush
usine de l'argent
In Spanish
elefante Bush
planta de dinero
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
φυτό χρήματα
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
planta de dinheiro
In Polish
Elephant Bush
pieniądze roślin
In Latin
bush elephant
pecuniam herba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Portulacaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Epipremnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Monstereae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Monsteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Moneyplant
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Moneyplant is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Moneyplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moneyplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Moneyplant is Loamy while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moneyplant is Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Moneyplant Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Moneyplant are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Moneyplant flower color: White
- Moneyplant leaf color: Yellow
Care of Elephant Bush and Moneyplant
Care of Elephant Bush and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.