Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Crassula
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Violet
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
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 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
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
mandacaru
In German
Geldbaum
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Crassula ovata
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
crassula ovata
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Mandacaru
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Mandacaru
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru
Care of Crassula Ovata and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.