Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Glossy abelia
In German
Geldbaum
Abelia
In French
Crassula ovata
Abelia
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Abelia
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Abelia
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Abelia
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Jade Plant and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Jade Plant and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Jade Plant and Abelia. Jade Plant doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Jade Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Jade Plant has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching and Vomiting and Abelia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jade Plant and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Abelia
Season and care of Jade Plant and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jade Plant and Abelia Physical Information
Jade Plant and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jade Plant and Abelia are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jade Plant and Abelia
Care of Jade Plant and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.