Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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 Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
जेड पौधा
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Geldbaum
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Jade Plant
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Jade Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Jade Plant Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Jade Plant are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Jade Plant
Care of Boston Ivy and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy 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.