Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Succulent
Origin
South Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Ice Plant
Elephant Bush
In German
Eis-Anlage
Elephant Bush
In French
Ice Plant
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
elefante Bush
In Greek
Plant Ice
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Ice roślin
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Ice plant
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Ice Plant and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ice Plant and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Ice Plant and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Ice Plant and Elephant Bush
Care of Ice Plant and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed 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 Ice Plant 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.