Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
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
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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 Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
जेड पौधा
In German
Gymnocalycium
Geldbaum
In French
Gymnocalycium
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Jade Plant season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant
Care of Gymnocalycium and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.