Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean, Central America, Northern America, South America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
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
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Magenta, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds
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
Diabetes, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
Cactaceae
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Cactus
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Naagaphanee
In German
Geldbaum
Kaktus
In French
Crassula ovata
Cactus
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
El Cactus
In Greek
Crassula ovata
κάκτος
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
cacto
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
kaktus
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Crassula
Not Available
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Cactus
Season and care of Jade Plant and Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cactus is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Cactus is Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Cactus Physical Information
Jade Plant and Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cactus height is 27.55 cm and width 3.44 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Cactus are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Cactus flower color: Magenta, Red, White and Yellow
- Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Cactus
Care of Jade Plant and Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.