Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE polyphylla
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
spiral aloe
Elephant Bush
In German
Spirale Aloe
Elephant Bush
In French
aloe spirale
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
espiral de aloe
elefante Bush
In Greek
σπιράλ αλόη
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
aloe espiral
elefante de Bush
In Polish
spirala aloesu
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Aloe spiralis
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush
Care of Spiral Aloe and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe 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.