Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Geldbaum
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Crassula ovata
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
americano Aloe
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Crassula ovata
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and American Aloe
Season and care of Jade Plant and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and American Aloe Physical Information
Jade Plant and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and American Aloe are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and American Aloe
Care of Jade Plant and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.