Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous, Skin cuts
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Pachypodium
In German
Elephant Bush
Pachypodium
In French
Elephant Bush
Pachypodium
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Pachypodium
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
bush elephant
Pachypodium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Portulacaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Pachypodium
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Pachypodium Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Pachypodium are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Pachypodium
Care of Elephant Bush and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.