Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Crassula
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
JATROPHA
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In German
Geldbaum
Purgiernuß
In French
Crassula ovata
purghère
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
frailejón
In Greek
crassula ovata
jatropha
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
galamaluco
In Polish
Crassula ovata
jatrofa
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Euphorbiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Jatropha
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jatropha season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Jatropha Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Jatropha are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crassula Ovata and Jatropha
Care of Crassula Ovata and Jatropha 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 Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.