Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
जेड पौधा
In German
cherry Plum
Geldbaum
In French
Prunus
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Jade Plant
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Jade Plant Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Jade Plant are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Jade Plant
Care of Cherry Plum and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.