Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Spade 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Well drained
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Raspberry
Elephant Bush
In German
Himbeere
Elephant Bush
In French
Framboise
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Frambuesa
elefante Bush
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Framboesa
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Malina
Elephant Bush
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
bush elephant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Raspberry and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Raspberry and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raspberry and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Raspberry and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Raspberry and Elephant Bush
Care of Raspberry and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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.