Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Canary Islands
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Bushy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
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
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
AEONIUM haworthii
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Pinwheel
In German
Elephant Bush
Windrad
In French
Elephant Bush
moulinet
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Molinillo
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
pinwheel
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Pinwheel
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Wiatraczek
In Latin
bush elephant
Pinwheel
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Portulacaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Aeonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Aeonieae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Pinwheel
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Pinwheel is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Pinwheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinwheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Pinwheel is Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic.
Elephant Bush and Pinwheel Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Pinwheel physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Pinwheel are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Care of Elephant Bush and Pinwheel
Care of Elephant Bush and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.