Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Requires a lot of 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
red leaved rose
In German
Elephant Bush
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
Elephant Bush
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Rosa glauca
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
bush elephant
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Portulacaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose
Care of Elephant Bush and Redleaf Rose 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 Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.