Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
जरुल
In German
Elephant Bush
Königinblume
In French
Elephant Bush
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Banabá Plant
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
bush elephant
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Portulacaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Pride of India
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Pride of India Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Pride of India are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Pride of India
Care of Elephant Bush and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.