Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Crassula
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Reduce watering in winter
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, 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
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Cleistocactus
In German
Geldbaum
Cleistocactus
In French
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Greek
crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Crassula
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus
Care of Crassula Ovata and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.