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About Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
200
Rank: 27 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Tropical rainforest
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
11-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Weeping
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Purple, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Not Available
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Orchid Cactus
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
आर्किड कैक्टस
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Orchid cactus
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Cactus Orchid
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
cactus orquídea
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
ορχιδέα κάκτος
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Orchid cactus
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Orchid kaktus
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Orchid cactus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Cactaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Disocactus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Cactoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus

Season and care of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.

Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red

  • Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available

Care of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus

Care of Elephant Bush and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.