Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
-
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Grapefruit
Jade Money Plant
In German
Grapefruit
Geldbaum
In French
pamplemousse
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Pomelo
Crassula ovata
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Toranja
Crassula ovata
In Polish
grejpfrut
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
-
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Jade Plant
Season and care of Grapefruit and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Grapefruit and Jade Plant Physical Information
Grapefruit and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Jade Plant are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Jade Plant
Care of Grapefruit and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grapefruit 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.