Elephant Bush

Zonal Geranium

About Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium

Elephant Bush

Zonal Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

3050

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-15

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

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Cordate

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

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Ample Water

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, 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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

Zonal Geranium

In German

Elephant Bush

Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Elephant Bush

Géranium zonal

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Zonal Geranium

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

zonal Geranium

In Polish

Elephant Bush

strefowe Geranium

In Latin

bush elephant

Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Geraniales

Family

Portulacaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1422

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium

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

Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium

Care of Elephant Bush and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.