Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink
Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
YUCCA harrimaniae
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
mound lily
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
palm lily
In German
Elephant Bush
palm lily
In French
Elephant Bush
palm lily
In Spanish
elefante Bush
palm lily
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
palm lily
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
palm lily
In Polish
Elephant Bush
palm lily
In Latin
bush elephant
palm lily
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Portulacaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Palm lily
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Palm lily is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Palm lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palm lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Palm lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Palm lily Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Palm lily physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Palm lily height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Palm lily are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Palm lily flower color: Pink and Ivory
- Palm lily leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Palm lily
Care of Elephant Bush and Palm lily 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 Palm lily 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 Palm lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.