Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Crassula
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Magenta, Pink, Rose
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Periwinkle
In German
Geldbaum
Immergrün
In French
Crassula ovata
Pervenche
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Bígaro
In Greek
crassula ovata
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Mirta
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Barwinek
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Saxifragales
Geraniales
Family
Crassulaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Crassula
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle
Care of Crassula Ovata and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.