Elephant Bush

Tamarind tree

About Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree

Elephant Bush

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

30100

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

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

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

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

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, 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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

इमली का पेड़

In German

Elephant Bush

Tamarinde

In French

Elephant Bush

tamarinier

In Spanish

elefante Bush

tamarindo

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

tamarindo

In Polish

Elephant Bush

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

bush elephant

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Portulacaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1100

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree

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

Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree

Care of Elephant Bush and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.