Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
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In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Geldbaum
Hortensie
In French
Crassula ovata
Hortensia
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Hortensia
In Greek
Crassula ovata
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Hortensja
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Hibiscus
Family
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
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Season and Care of Jade Plant and Chaco
Season and care of Jade Plant and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Chaco Physical Information
Jade Plant and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Chaco are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Chaco
Care of Jade Plant and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.