Hosta

Elephant Bush

About Hosta and Elephant Bush

Hosta

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Succulent

Origin

Asia

Southern Africa

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

7030

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-810-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

10-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 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

45.70 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

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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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Stem

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Hosta

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Hosta

Elephant Bush

In German

Hosta

Elephant Bush

In French

Hosta

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Hosta

elefante Bush

In Greek

Hosta

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Hosta

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Hosta

Elephant Bush

In Latin

strone

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Liliaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Hosta

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

701

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Elephant Bush

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

Hosta and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Hosta and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Hosta and Elephant Bush

Care of Hosta and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.