Elephant Bush

Sasanqua

About Elephant Bush and Sasanqua

Elephant Bush

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Shrub

Origin

Southern Africa

Japan

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

3015

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

sasanqua

In German

Elephant Bush

sasanqua

In French

Elephant Bush

sasanqua

In Spanish

elefante Bush

sasanqua

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

sasanqua

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Sasankya

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Sasankya

In Latin

bush elephant

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Theales

Family

Portulacaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1250

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Sasanqua. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like . 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 Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Sasanqua

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

Elephant Bush and Sasanqua Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Sasanqua are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Sasanqua

Care of Elephant Bush and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done 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 Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.