Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Australia, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Elderberry
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Elderberry
जेड पौधा
In German
Holunderbeere
Geldbaum
In French
Sureau
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Saúco
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Elderberry
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Bez czarny
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Elderberry
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Elderberry and Jade Plant
Season and care of Elderberry and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Jade Plant season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Elderberry and Jade Plant Physical Information
Elderberry and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Jade Plant are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Jade Plant
Care of Elderberry and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
