Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Abdominal distension
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Jade Money Plant
In German
Ajowan
Geldbaum
In French
Ajowan
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Crassula ovata
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
aipo
Crassula ovata
In Polish
seler
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
semina Carom
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Jade Plant
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Jade Plant Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Jade Plant are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Jade Plant
Care of Ajwain plant and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.