Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Ample Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Jade Money Plant
In German
Buntnessel
Geldbaum
In French
Vieux garçon
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
coleo
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Coleus
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
cóleus
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Coleus
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Coleus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coleus and Jade Plant
Season and care of Coleus and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Jade Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Coleus and Jade Plant Physical Information
Coleus and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Jade Plant are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Jade Plant
Care of Coleus and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.