Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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 Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Kidney Disease
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Not Available
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
जेड पौधा
In German
Cotyledon
Geldbaum
In French
Cotyledon
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Crassula ovata
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Liścień
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Cotyledon
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Crassula
Clade
Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Jade Plant
Season and care of Cotyledon and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Cotyledon and Jade Plant Physical Information
Cotyledon and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and Jade Plant are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Jade Plant
Care of Cotyledon and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done 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 Cotyledon 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.