Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Crassula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
CRASSULA
Common Name
Apricot
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Geldbaum
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Apricot
crassula ovata
In Polish
Morela
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Apricot
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Apricot and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Apricot and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Crassula Ovata season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Apricot and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Apricot and Crassula Ovata
Care of Apricot and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.