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About Crassula Ovata and Allamanda


About Allamanda and Crassula Ovata


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Shrub   

Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Crassula   
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
6   
99+

Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert   
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12   
10-14   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2.50 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
20.30 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta   
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Light Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent   
Bell Shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Vomiting   
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CRASSULA   
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   

Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree   
Golden Trumpet Vine   

In Hindi
जेड पौधा   
Allamanda   

In German
Geldbaum   
Allamanda   

In French
Crassula ovata   
Allamanda   

In Spanish
Crassula ovata   
Allamanda   

In Greek
crassula ovata   
Allamanda   

In Portuguese
crassula ovata   
Allamanda   

In Polish
Crassula ovata   
Allamanda   

In Latin
Crassula ovata   
Allamanda   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Saxifragales   
Gentianales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Genus
Crassula   
Allamanda   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Apocyneae   

Subfamily
Crassuloideae   
Rauvolfioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
12   
99+

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Properties of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Crassula Ovata and Allamanda. Crassula Ovata doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Crassula Ovata does not have fragrant flowers. Crassula Ovata has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Allamanda has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda

Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Crassula Ovata and Allamanda Physical Information

Crassula Ovata and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda are as follows:

Care of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda

Care of Crassula Ovata and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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