Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Mountains
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrow Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Diarrhea, Eczema, Indigestion, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
EUPHORBIA hypericifolia
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Canchalagua, Hypericum-leaved Spurge, Leche-leche
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Canchalagua
In German
Geldbaum
Canchalagua
In French
Crassula ovata
canchalangua
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
canchalagua
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Canchalagua
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Canchalagua
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Canchalagua
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Canchalagua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Canchalagua
Season and care of Jade Plant and Canchalagua is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Canchalagua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canchalagua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Canchalagua is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Canchalagua is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Canchalagua Physical Information
Jade Plant and Canchalagua physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Canchalagua height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Canchalagua are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Canchalagua flower color: White
- Canchalagua leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jade Plant and Canchalagua
Care of Jade Plant and Canchalagua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canchalagua 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 Canchalagua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.