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About Elephant Bush and Sapodilla

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Vegetable
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
150.00 cm
Rank: 87 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
24% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
4.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Stomach pain, Vomiting
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Manilkara zapota
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
चीकू
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Breiapfelbaum
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Sapotillier
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
chicle
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
sapodilla
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
sapodilla
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
sapodilla
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Sapotaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Abelia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Sapotoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 74 (Overall)
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Sapodilla

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Sapodilla? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Sapodilla. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Sapodilla doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sapodilla has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sapodilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Sapodilla

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

Elephant Bush and Sapodilla Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Sapodilla are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Sapodilla flower color: Yellow

  • Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Sapodilla

Care of Elephant Bush and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.