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About Snow Bush and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Shrub
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Melanesia
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Not available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Green
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Red
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
15% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
46% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
None
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
29% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
50% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
62% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
39% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Snow Bush
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Schnee Bush
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
neige Bush
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
nieve Bush
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
neve de Bush
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Euphorbiaceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Breynia
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
38
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Snow Bush and Elephant Bush

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

Season and Care of Snow Bush and Elephant Bush

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

Snow Bush and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Snow Bush and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • Snow Bush flower color: Green

  • Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Snow Bush and Elephant Bush

Care of Snow Bush and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.