Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Western Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Aristate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut away fading foliage, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
10-52-17 after germination, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Whole plant
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, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PAPAVER orientale 'Carneum'
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Oriental Poppy, Pink Oriental Poppy
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
ओरिएंटल पोस्ता
In German
Elephant Bush
Türkischer Mohn
In French
Elephant Bush
pavot oriental
In Spanish
elefante Bush
amapola oriental
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
oriental poppy
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
papoila oriental
In Polish
Elephant Bush
orientalne maku
In Latin
bush elephant
oriental poppy
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Portulacaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Papaver
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Oriental Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Pink Oriental Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Oriental Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Pink Oriental Poppy height is 76.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Pink Oriental Poppy flower color: Light Pink
- Pink Oriental Poppy leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy
Care of Elephant Bush and Pink Oriental Poppy 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 Pink Oriental Poppy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune after flowering, 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 Pink Oriental Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.