Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Eastern Australia
Types
Crassula
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Geldbaum
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Crassula ovata
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
crassula ovata
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Crassula ovata
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Malvales
Family
Crassulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Crassula Ovata and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.