Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Crassula
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Geldbaum
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Crassula ovata
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
crassula ovata
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Crassula ovata
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Crassula Ovata and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.