Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Elephant Bush
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Elephant Bush
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
elefante Bush
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
bush elephant
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Portulacaria
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring and 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. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.