Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Rats, Squirrels
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Inflammation, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA oldhamii
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Giant Timber Bamboo, Oldham's Bamboo
Jade Money Plant
In German
Bambus
Geldbaum
In French
Bambou
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Bambú
Crassula ovata
In Greek
μπαμπού
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
bambu
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Bambus
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Bamboo
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant
Season and care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant Physical Information
Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Timber Bamboo height is 1,000.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant are as follows:
Giant Timber Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Giant Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant
Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Timber Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Timber Bamboo 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.