Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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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
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Red Buckeye
In German
Elephant Bush
Red Buckeye
In French
Elephant Bush
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
elefante Bush
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Red Buckeye
In Latin
bush elephant
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Portulacaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye
Care of Elephant Bush and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.