Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-13
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
जेड पौधा
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Geldbaum
In French
cerise Pepper
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant
Care of Cherry Pepper and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Pepper 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.