Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Requires regular 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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
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, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Pot Marigold
In German
Elephant Bush
Ringelblume
In French
Elephant Bush
pot Marigold
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Caléndula
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
pot Marigold
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Pot Marigold
In Latin
bush elephant
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Portulacaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold
Care of Elephant Bush and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.