Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
जेड पौधा
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Abedul
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Birch Tree
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
bétula
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Brzoza
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Caerulus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Birch and Jade Plant
Season and care of Birch and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Birch and Jade Plant Physical Information
Birch and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Jade Plant are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Birch and Jade Plant
Care of Birch and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch 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.