Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Crassula
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, 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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Broomsedge grass
In German
Geldbaum
broomsedge Gras
In French
Crassula ovata
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
crassula ovata
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Crassula
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge
Care of Crassula Ovata and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.