Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Needs less watering
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
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 all suckers, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
wingnut
In German
Elephant Bush
wingnut
In French
Elephant Bush
wingnut
In Spanish
elefante Bush
wingnut
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
wingnut
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
wingnut
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Wingnut
In Latin
bush elephant
wingnut
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Portulacaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Pterocarya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Wingnut
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wingnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Wingnut Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Wingnut are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Wingnut
Care of Elephant Bush and Wingnut 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 Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.