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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Succulent
Tree

Origin

Southern Africa
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Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

3050
0 40000
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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-1
10-6

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

121.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink
Red

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red
Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Cylindrical

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies
Birds

Allergy

-
allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

Elephant Bush
क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Elephant Bush
Crapemyrtle

In French

Elephant Bush
Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

elefante Bush
Crapemyrtle

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους
Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush
Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Elephant Bush
Crapemyrtle

In Latin

bush elephant
Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Myrtales

Family

Portulacaceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Portulacaria
Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

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Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae
Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

150
1 27800
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Difference Between Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle

If you are confused whether Elephant Bush or Crapemyrtle are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Elephant Bush are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter, whereas for Crapemyrtle fertilizers required are fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season and Requires high amount of nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Elephant Bush and Crapemyrtle as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Elephant Bush is Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation and Sore throat whereas of Crapemyrtle is . Elephant Bush has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation and Skin Problems while Crapemyrtle has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation and Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Elephant Bush vs Crapemyrtle

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