Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
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-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
extracted oil
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
regal geranium
In German
Elephant Bush
Regal Geranie
In French
Elephant Bush
geranium royale
In Spanish
elefante Bush
geranio regia
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
regal geranium
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
gerânio régio
In Polish
Elephant Bush
regal geranium
In Latin
bush elephant
regal geranium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Portulacaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium
Care of Elephant Bush and Regal Geranium 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 Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.