Evening Primrose

Elephant Bush

About Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush

Evening Primrose

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Succulent

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Southern Africa

Types

Apricot Delight, Copper canyon

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1330

0 40000

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Habitat

Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-1

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, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.10 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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, fertilize in growing season

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

Pests and Diseases

Slugs, Snails

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Variety of soil types

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

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema

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

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Suncups, sundrops

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Evening Primrose

Elephant Bush

In German

Evening Primrose

Elephant Bush

In French

onagre

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

onagra

elefante Bush

In Greek

Νυχτολούλουδο

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Evening Primrose

elefante de Bush

In Polish

wiesiołka

Elephant Bush

In Latin

vespere Primrose

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Onagraceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1451

1 27800

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Properties of Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush. Evening Primrose doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Evening Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Evening Primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush

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

Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush

Care of Evening Primrose and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Evening Primrose 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.