Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Succulent
  
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Not Available
  
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Red
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Gold, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Ovate and toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Hibiscus syriacus
  
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
  
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
In German
Elephant Bush
  
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
  
In French
Elephant Bush
  
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
elefante Bush
  
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
  
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
  
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Polish
Elephant Bush
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Latin
bush elephant
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Portulacaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Portulacaria
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Malveae
  
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Elephant Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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 Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.