Snapdragon

Elephant Bush

About Snapdragon and Elephant Bush

Snapdragon

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Succulent

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Southern Africa

Types

Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

3530

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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

10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Rust

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Snapdragon

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

snapdragon

Elephant Bush

In German

Löwenmaul

Elephant Bush

In French

muflier

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

boca de dragón

elefante Bush

In Greek

snapdragon

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

snapdragon

elefante de Bush

In Polish

lwia paszcza

Elephant Bush

In Latin

snapdragon

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Caryophyllales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Anthurium

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

351

1 27800

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Properties of Snapdragon and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Snapdragon and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Snapdragon and Elephant Bush. Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Snapdragon 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 Snapdragon and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snapdragon and Elephant Bush

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

Snapdragon and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Snapdragon and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Snapdragon and Elephant Bush

Care of Snapdragon and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon 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.