Haworthia

Elephant Bush

About Haworthia and Elephant Bush

Haworthia

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

not available

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

Not Available10-12

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

10-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

Not Available

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

1.9 Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

NA250.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA121.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Not Available

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Not Available

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Not Available

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Not Available

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Rosette

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Not Available

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Not Available

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Not Available

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Not Available

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Not Available

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Not Available

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

vegetative cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Not Available

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Not Available

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Not Available

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

No pruning needed, 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

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Root rot

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Not Available

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Not Available

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Not Available

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

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

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Not Available

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

HAWORTHIA

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

Haworthia

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

Echeveria

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Haworthia

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

Haworthia

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

Haworthia

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

Echeveria

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Haworthia

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

Haworsja

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

Chaoorthia

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Not Available

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Liliaceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Haworthia

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

151NA

1 27800

Properties of Haworthia and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Haworthia and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Haworthia and Elephant Bush. Haworthia doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Haworthia does not have fragrant flowers. Haworthia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Haworthia and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Haworthia and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Haworthia and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Haworthia and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haworthia season is Not Available and Elephant Bush season is Not Available. The type of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Haworthia and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Haworthia and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Haworthia and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Haworthia flower color: Not Available
Haworthia leaf color: Not Available
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Haworthia and Elephant Bush

Care of Haworthia and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haworthia pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Haworthia 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.