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About Elephant Bush and Turnip

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Vegetable
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Europe
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-11
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
9-3
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
25.40 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
20.30 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Sienna, Black
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Broad
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
66% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
60% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
65% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
45% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
18% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
34% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
22% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
35% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
No List of Vegetables Garden Plants has it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
78% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
98% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Shoots
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
31% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Turnip
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
शलजम
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Rübe
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
Navet
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
Nabo
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Γογγύλι
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Nabo
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Rzepa
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
rapa
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Brassicaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Brassica
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Brassiceae
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Turnip

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Turnip? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Turnip. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Turnip doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Turnip has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Turnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Turnip

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

Elephant Bush and Turnip Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Turnip are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Turnip flower color: Yellow

  • Turnip leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Turnip

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