Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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 slender
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hyacinthus orientalis
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
ह्यचीन्थ
Elephant Bush
In German
Hyazinthe
Elephant Bush
In French
jacinthe
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
jacinto
elefante Bush
In Greek
υάκινθος
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
jacinto
elefante de Bush
In Polish
hiacynt
Elephant Bush
In Latin
et hyacinthinas,
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Hyacinthus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hyacinth and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Hyacinth and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Hyacinth and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hyacinth season is Spring and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Hyacinth is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hyacinth and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Hyacinth and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Hyacinth and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Hyacinth and Elephant Bush
Care of Hyacinth and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth 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.