Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Celery
Jade Money Plant
In German
Sellerie
Geldbaum
In French
Céleri
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Apio
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Σέλινο
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Aipo
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Seler
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
apium
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Apioideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Celery and Jade Plant
Season and care of Celery and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Jade Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Celery and Jade Plant Physical Information
Celery and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and Jade Plant are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Celery and Jade Plant
Care of Celery and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery 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.