Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Succulent
  
Origin
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Green, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Purplish Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Rosa glauca
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
red leaved rose
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Rotblatt-Rose
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
Rosa glauca
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Rosa glauca
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
Rosa glauca
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Róża czerwonawa
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
Róża czerwonawa
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
Rosa glauca
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Rosoideae
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush
Care of Redleaf Rose and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Redleaf Rose 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.