Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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 Green, Gray Green
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
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, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
जेड पौधा
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Geldbaum
In French
américaine Aloe
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
American Aloe
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Jade Plant
Season and care of American Aloe and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
American Aloe and Jade Plant Physical Information
American Aloe and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Jade Plant are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of American Aloe and Jade Plant
Care of American Aloe and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe 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 American Aloe 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.