Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
30100
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40000
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Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-1
6*1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
Plant Size
Minimum Height
250.00 cm38.10 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
121.00 cm61.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
-
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
-
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Kale, Redbor Kale
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Hydrangea
In German
Elephant Bush
Hortensie
In French
Elephant Bush
Hortensia
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Hortensia
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Hortênsia
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Hortensja
In Latin
bush elephant
Hibiscus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Embryophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
-
Order
Caryophyllales
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Family
Portulacaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
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Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
-
Number of Species
150
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27800
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