Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Africa
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
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, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
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
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Elephant Bush
In German
Gymnocalycium
Elephant Bush
In French
Gymnocalycium
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
elefante Bush
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Elephant Bush season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush
Care of Gymnocalycium and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune 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 Gymnocalycium 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.