Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Cleistocactus
In German
Geldbaum
Cleistocactus
In French
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Crassula
Cleistocactus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Jade Plant and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Jade Plant and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jade Plant and Cleistocactus
Care of Jade Plant and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.