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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Succulent

Origin

Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Southern Africa

Types

Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

3030
0 40000
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Habitat

Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
10-1

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

76.20 cm250.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

61.00 cm121.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, 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

Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants
Butterflies

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Paeonia suffruticosa
PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Peony
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Peony
Elephant Bush

In German

Pfingstrose
Elephant Bush

In French

Pivoine
Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Peonía
elefante Bush

In Greek

παιωνία
ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Peônia
elefante de Bush

In Polish

Piwonia
Elephant Bush

In Latin

AGLAOPHOTIS
bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

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Caryophyllales

Family

Paeoniaceae
Portulacaceae

Genus

Paeonia
Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

301
1 27800
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Difference Between Peony and Elephant Bush

If you are confused whether Peony 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 Peony and Elephant Bush Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Peony 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 Peony and Elephant Bush if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Peony and Elephant Bush

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Peony and Elephant Bush. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Peony and Elephant Bush 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 Peony is Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach and Urinary tract problems whereas of Elephant Bush is Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation and Sore throat. Peony has beauty benefits as follows: while Elephant Bush has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Peony vs Elephant Bush

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