Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut Bulbs
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
जेड पौधा
In German
Cape Aloe
Geldbaum
In French
Cap Aloe
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Cape Aloe
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Aloaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Jade Plant
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Cape Aloe and Jade Plant Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Jade Plant are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Cape Aloe and Jade Plant
Care of Cape Aloe and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Aloe 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.