Elephant Bush

Tabebuia

About Elephant Bush and Tabebuia

Elephant Bush

Tabebuia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

South America, Brazil

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae

Number of Varieties

3025

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Dry areas, Forest edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

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

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

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

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

HANDROANTHUS billbergii

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Guayacán, Tabebuia

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

Tabebuia

In German

Elephant Bush

Tabebuia

In French

Elephant Bush

Tabebuia

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Tabebuia

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Tabebuia

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Tabebuia

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Tabebuia

In Latin

bush elephant

Tabebuia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Lamiales

Family

Portulacaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Tabebuia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

167

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Tabebuia

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Tabebuia

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

Elephant Bush and Tabebuia Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Tabebuia are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Tabebuia

Care of Elephant Bush and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.