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About Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Crassula Ovata


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia   
China   

Types
Crassula   
Not Available   

Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2.50 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
20.30 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
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   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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   

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Vomiting   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CRASSULA   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
जेड पौधा   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Geldbaum   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Crassula ovata   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Crassula ovata   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
crassula ovata   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
crassula ovata   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Crassula ovata   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Crassula ovata   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Saxifragales   
Sapindales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Crassula   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Crassuloideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven. Crassula Ovata doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Crassula Ovata does not have fragrant flowers. Crassula Ovata has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Crassula Ovata and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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