Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
जरुल
Elephant Bush
In German
Königinblume
Elephant Bush
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
elefante Bush
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lythraceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Pride of India and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Pride of India and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Elephant Bush
Care of Pride of India and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Pride of India 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.