Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
tropical environments
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
Elephant Bush
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
Elephant Bush
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
elefante Bush
In Greek
Hippeastrum
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Hippeastrum
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Hippeastrum
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Amaryllis
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush
Care of Hippeastrum and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum 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.