Elephant Bush

Quiver Tree

About Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree

Elephant Bush

Quiver Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Origin

Southern Africa

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm-

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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

Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

ALOE dichotoma

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

तरकश ट्री

In German

Elephant Bush

Köcherbaum

In French

Elephant Bush

Quiver Tree

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Árbol de la aljaba

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Árvore do quiver

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Quiver Drzewo

In Latin

bush elephant

pharetram ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asparagales

Family

Portulacaceae

Aloaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Aloe

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

1500

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like and Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree

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

Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree

Care of Elephant Bush and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.