Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Red, Orange, Salmon
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
जेड पौधा
In German
Cleistocactus
Geldbaum
In French
Cleistocactus
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Jade Plant
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Cleistocactus and Jade Plant Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Jade Plant are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Jade Plant
Care of Cleistocactus and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus 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.