Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
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
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lonicera japonica
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
जापानी Honeysuckle
Elephant Bush
In German
Japanese Honeysuckle
Elephant Bush
In French
Chèvrefeuille japonais
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
madreselva japonesa
elefante Bush
In Greek
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Honeysuckle japonês
elefante de Bush
In Polish
wiciokrzew japoński
Elephant Bush
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Lonicera
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Honeysuckle season is Summer and Elephant Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Japanese Honeysuckle 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.