Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Crassula
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
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
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, 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, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Sikalemen
In German
Geldbaum
Zyklamen
In French
Crassula ovata
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Ciclamen
In Greek
crassula ovata
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Cíclame
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Cyklamen
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen
Care of Crassula Ovata and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.