Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Chrysanths
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
जेड पौधा
In German
Chrysanthemen
Geldbaum
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Crassula ovata
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Crassula
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Jade Plant season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant
Care of Chrysanthemum and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chrysanthemum 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.