Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
जेड पौधा
In German
Aaron Caladium
Geldbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Araceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant
Care of Aaron Caladium and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.