Sasanqua

Elephant Bush

About Sasanqua and Elephant Bush

Sasanqua

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Succulent

Origin

Japan

Southern Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1530

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less 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

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

sasanqua

Elephant Bush

In German

sasanqua

Elephant Bush

In French

sasanqua

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

sasanqua

elefante Bush

In Greek

sasanqua

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Sasankya

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Sasankya

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Sasankya

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Caryophyllales

Family

Theaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Camellia

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

2501

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Elephant Bush. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sasanqua and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Sasanqua and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush

Care of Sasanqua and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.