Eucalyptus

Elephant Bush

About Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush

Eucalyptus

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrubs, Trees

Succulent

Origin

Australia

Southern Africa

Types

Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

70030

0 40000

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Habitat

River side

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1010-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.50 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

32.81 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Yellow Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

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

Soil pH

Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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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

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, 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

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Eucalyptus

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Eucalyptus

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

नीलगिरी

Elephant Bush

In German

Eukalyptus

Elephant Bush

In French

Eucalyptus

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Eucalipto

elefante Bush

In Greek

ευκάλυπτος

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Eucalipto

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Eukaliptus

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Eucalyptus

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Myrtaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Eucalyptus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Eucalypteae

Subfamily

Myrtoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

7001

1 27800

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Properties of Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush

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

Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush

Care of Eucalyptus and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Eucalyptus 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.