1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
2.1.2 Minimum Width
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
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3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
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3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
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5.2.2 Edible Fruit
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5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
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5.4 Showy Foliage
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5.5 Showy Bark
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5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
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5.9 Invasive
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5.10 Self-Sowing
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5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
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6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
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6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species