Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Jade Money Plant
In German
Chicoree
Geldbaum
In French
chicorée
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
achicoria
Crassula ovata
In Greek
ραδίκι
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
chicória
Crassula ovata
In Polish
cykoria
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
pancratium
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Chicory and Jade Plant
Season and care of Chicory and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Jade Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Chicory and Jade Plant Physical Information
Chicory and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Jade Plant are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Chicory and Jade Plant
Care of Chicory and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chicory 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.