Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Sikalemen
In German
Geldbaum
Zyklamen
In French
Crassula ovata
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Ciclamen
In Greek
Crassula ovata
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Cíclame
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Cyklamen
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Crassulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Cyclamen
Season and care of Jade Plant and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Jade Plant and Cyclamen Physical Information
Jade Plant and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Cyclamen are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Jade Plant and Cyclamen
Care of Jade Plant and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
