Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Black Maple
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
जेड पौधा
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Geldbaum
In French
Noir Érable
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Czarny klon
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Jade Plant
Season and care of Black Maple and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Black Maple and Jade Plant Physical Information
Black Maple and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Jade Plant are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Jade Plant
Care of Black Maple and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple 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 Black Maple 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.