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About Spanish Bayonet and Elephant Bush


About Elephant Bush and Spanish Bayonet


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Succulent   

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Southern Africa   

Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia   
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta   

Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas   
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
10-12   

AHS Heat Zone
9-7   
10-1   

Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless   
Twisted/Contorted   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
250.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
121.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Green, Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges   
Succulent   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Very Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water   
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, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full 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
Leaf spot, Scale   
Pests and diseases free   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt   
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Unknown   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins   
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
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
No Medicinal Use   
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
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
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa   
PORTULACARIA afra   

Common Name
spanish dagger   
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom   

In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet   
Elephant Bush   

In German
Spanish Bayonet   
Elephant Bush   

In French
Spanish bayonet   
Elephant Bush   

In Spanish
Spanish bayonet   
elefante Bush   

In Greek
Spanish bayonet   
ελέφαντας Μπους   

In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet   
elefante de Bush   

In Polish
Spanish bayonet   
Elephant Bush   

In Latin
Spanish bayonet   
bush elephant   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Embryophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Agavaceae   
Portulacaceae   

Genus
Yucca   
Portulacaria   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Agavoideae   
Portulacarioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Spanish Bayonet and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Elephant Bush

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

Spanish Bayonet and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Spanish Bayonet and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Care of Spanish Bayonet and Elephant Bush

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

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