Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
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
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
चीकू
In German
Elephant Bush
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Elephant Bush
Sapotillier
In Spanish
elefante Bush
chicle
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
sapodilla
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
sapodilla
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
bush elephant
sapodilla
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Portulacaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.