Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Southern Africa
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
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
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lupinus
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Elephant Bush
In German
lupine
Elephant Bush
In French
usine de lupin
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
planta de lupino
elefante Bush
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
elefante de Bush
In Polish
łubin roślin
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Plinio herba
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Lupinus
Portulacaria
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lupine and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Lupine and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Elephant Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lupine and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Lupine and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Lupine and Elephant Bush
Care of Lupine and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Lupine 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.