Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
LILIUM
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Lily
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
लिली
In German
Elephant Bush
Lilie
In French
Elephant Bush
Lis
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Lirio
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Lírio
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Lilia
In Latin
bush elephant
lilium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Portulacaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily
Care of Elephant Bush and Trumpet Lily 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 Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.