Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
wingnut
Elephant Bush
In German
wingnut
Elephant Bush
In French
wingnut
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
wingnut
elefante Bush
In Greek
wingnut
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
wingnut
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Wingnut
Elephant Bush
In Latin
wingnut
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juglandaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wingnut and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Wingnut and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush
Care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut 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.