Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
  
Vines
  
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
United States, Mexico
  
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
  
Deciduous forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Vine/Liana
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
  
Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Root Division, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
  
Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
  
Flea beetles, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
  
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
  
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Leaves, Vines
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
  
Edible, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
  
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
  
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
  
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
  
Boston Ivy
  
In German
Geldbaum
  
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
In French
Crassula ovata
  
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
  
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Greek
Crassula ovata
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Latin
Crassula ovata
  
Boston Ivy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Vitales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Crassula
  
Parthenocissus
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Jade Plant and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Jade Plant and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Jade Plant and Boston Ivy
Care of Jade Plant and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.