Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Northern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
एलोविरा
जेड पौधा
In German
Aloe Vera
Geldbaum
In French
Aloe vera
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Aloe vera
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Αλόη
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Aloes
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Aloaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Jade Plant
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Aloe Vera and Jade Plant Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Jade Plant are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Aloe Vera and Jade Plant
Care of Aloe Vera and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done 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 Aloe Vera 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.