Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Switchgrass
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Wet lands
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 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
-
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
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
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
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Deers
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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, Prevention of convulsion
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Panicum
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
panikom
Elephant Bush
In German
panikom
Elephant Bush
In French
panikom
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
panikom
elefante Bush
In Greek
Panicum
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Panicum
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Panicum
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Panicum
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Panicum
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Panicum and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Elephant Bush season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Panicum and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Elephant Bush
Care of Panicum and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.