Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Melanesia
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical 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, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Copperleaf
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Copperleaf
In German
Geldbaum
Copperleaf
In French
Crassula ovata
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
copperleaf
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Copperleaf
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Copperleaf
Season and care of Jade Plant and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Jade Plant and Copperleaf Physical Information
Jade Plant and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Copperleaf are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Jade Plant and Copperleaf
Care of Jade Plant and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.