Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
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, Alkaline
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
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
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Green Beans
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
फलियां
In German
Elephant Bush
Bohnen
In French
Elephant Bush
haricots
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Green Beans
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
φασόλια
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
feijões
In Polish
Elephant Bush
fasola
In Latin
bush elephant
fabam
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Portulacaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Spring Beans
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Spring Beans Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Spring Beans are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Spring Beans
Care of Elephant Bush and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.