Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Not available
Crassula
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CRASSULA
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
boxberry
जेड पौधा
In German
boxberry
Geldbaum
In French
boxberry
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
boxberry
Crassula ovata
In Greek
boxberry
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
boxberry
crassula ovata
In Polish
boxberry
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Burning
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Ericaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxberry and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Boxberry and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Boxberry and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry 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 Boxberry and Crassula Ovata
Care of Boxberry and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Boxberry 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.