Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Brazil
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crassula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
CRASSULA
Common Name
False Christmas Cactus
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
False Christmas Cactus
जेड पौधा
In German
False Christmas Cactus
Geldbaum
In French
Cactus de Noël
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
cactus de navidad
Crassula ovata
In Greek
False Christmas Cactus
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
flor de maio
crassula ovata
In Polish
Szlumbergera ucięta
Crassula ovata
In Latin
False Christmas Cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Christmas Cactus season is Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Christmas Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.