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What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Succulent

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Southern Africa

Types

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Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1030
0 40000
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Habitat

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Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1010-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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10-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

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Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm250.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm121.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Pink, Red, White
Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Trumpet
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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

Mosaic viruses
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

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

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

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Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Foundation
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Tuberous Nasturtium
Elephant Bush

In German

Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Elephant Bush

In French

Capucine tubéreuse
Elephant Bush

In Spanish

tuberosa capuchina
elefante Bush

In Greek

Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

tuberosa chagas
elefante de Bush

In Polish

bulwiaste Nasturcja
Elephant Bush

In Latin

Morbus nasturtium
bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Embryophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales
Caryophyllales

Family

Tropaeolaceae
Portulacaceae

Genus

Tropaeolum
Portulacaria

Clade

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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

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Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1001
1 27800
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Difference Between Mashua and Elephant Bush

If you are confused whether Mashua or Elephant Bush 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 Mashua and Elephant Bush Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Mashua are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Elephant Bush fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Mashua and Elephant Bush if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Mashua and Elephant Bush

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