Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Crassula
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
CRASSULA
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
जेड पौधा
In German
Gardenie
Geldbaum
In French
Cape Jasmine
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
crassula ovata
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Saxifragales
Family
Rubiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: 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 Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata
Care of Cape Jasmine and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.