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About Elephant Bush and Petunia

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual
1.2 Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
South America
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
118
Rank: 38 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Terrestrial
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-10
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not provided
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Not Available
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
2.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
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
Fall, Spring, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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 !
Unknown
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
Flowers
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
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Petunia
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Petunia
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Petunia
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Petunie
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Pétunia
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
Petunia
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
πετούνια
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Petúnia
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Petunia
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Petunia
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Streptophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Solanaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Petunia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Petunioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Petunia

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Petunia. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Petunia 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Petunia

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

Elephant Bush and Petunia Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Petunia are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow

  • Petunia leaf color: Golden Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Petunia

Care of Elephant Bush and Petunia 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 Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.