Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Crassula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-12
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, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
CRASSULA
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
जेड पौधा
In German
Geldbaum
Geldbaum
In French
Crassula ovata
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Crassula ovata
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
crassula ovata
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata
Care of Jade Plant and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.