Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
सीताफल
In German
Elephant Bush
Zuckerapfel
In French
Elephant Bush
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Pinha
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
bush elephant
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Portulacaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple
Care of Elephant Bush and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.