Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
-
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Elephant Bush
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Elephant Bush
Trident Maple
In Spanish
elefante Bush
arce de Trident
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
bordo Trident
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Trident klon
In Latin
bush elephant
Trident Maple
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Portulacaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Trident Maple
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Elephant Bush and Trident Maple Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Trident Maple are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Trident Maple
Care of Elephant Bush and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.