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About Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree


About Tulip Tree and Crassula Ovata


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   

Types
Crassula   
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum   

Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert   
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
9-2   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2.50 cm   
99+
1,830.00 cm   
22

Minimum Width
20.30 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta   
Orange, Light Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Lime Green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green   

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   
Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

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   
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

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   
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch   

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites   
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun   
Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste   
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Vomiting   
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CRASSULA   
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera   

Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree   
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar   

In Hindi
जेड पौधा   
ट्यूलिप पेड़   

In German
Geldbaum   
Tulpenbaum   

In French
Crassula ovata   
tulipier   

In Spanish
Crassula ovata   
árbol de tulipán   

In Greek
crassula ovata   
δέντρο τουλίπα   

In Portuguese
crassula ovata   
árvore de tulipa   

In Polish
Crassula ovata   
tulipanowiec   

In Latin
Crassula ovata   
Tulipa arbore   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Saxifragales   
Magnoliales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Magnoliaceae   

Genus
Crassula   
Liriodendron   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Crassuloideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
2   
99+

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Properties of Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree. Crassula Ovata doesn't have thorns and Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Crassula Ovata does not have fragrant flowers. Crassula Ovata has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree

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

Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Care of Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree

Care of Crassula Ovata and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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