Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut Bulbs
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
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
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Geldbaum
Cape Aloe
In French
Crassula ovata
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Jade Plant and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Jade Plant and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Jade Plant and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Jade Plant and Cape Aloe
Care of Jade Plant and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
