Ginkgo

Elephant Bush

About Ginkgo and Elephant Bush

Ginkgo

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

China

Southern Africa

Types

Ginkgo biloba

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

130

0 40000

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Habitat

Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

10-1

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 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

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Light Yellow, Tan

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Gold

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Bi-lobed

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels

Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Ginkgo

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

बालकुवारी

Elephant Bush

In German

Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum

Elephant Bush

In French

Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Gingo, Árbol de oro

elefante Bush

In Greek

Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Nogueira-do-Japão

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Gingko

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Ginkgophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Ginkgoopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ginkgoales

Caryophyllales

Family

Ginkgoaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Ginkgo

Portulacaria

Clade

Cycad

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

401

1 27800

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Properties of Ginkgo and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Ginkgo and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Ginkgo and Elephant Bush. Ginkgo doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Ginkgo does not have fragrant flowers. Ginkgo has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Ginkgo and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ginkgo and Elephant Bush

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

Ginkgo and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Ginkgo and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Ginkgo and Elephant Bush

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