Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
South America
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
301
0
40000
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Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-1211-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
Plant Size
Minimum Height
250.00 cm152.40 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
121.00 cm121.92 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Shape
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
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
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
ANANAS
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Pineapple
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
अनानास
In German
Elephant Bush
Ananas
In French
Elephant Bush
Ananas
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Piña
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Abacaxi
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Ananas
In Latin
bush elephant
Pineapple
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Portulacaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
17
1
27800
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