Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Mexico
Types
Crassula
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Geldbaum
amerikanische Agave
In French
Crassula ovata
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Agave americana
In Greek
crassula ovata
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Agave americana
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Crassula ovata
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and American Agave
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Crassula Ovata and American Agave Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and American Agave are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Crassula Ovata and American Agave
Care of Crassula Ovata and American Agave 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 American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
