Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Crassula
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Verticillium Wilt
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
CRASSULA
Common Name
Barberry
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
Burberry
जेड पौधा
In German
Burberry
Geldbaum
In French
Burberry
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Burberry
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Burberry
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Burberry
crassula ovata
In Polish
kwaśnica
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Barberry
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Saxifragales
Family
Berberidaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Barberry and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Barberry and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Crassula Ovata
Care of Barberry and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry 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.