Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
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
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Devil's Backbone
In German
Geldbaum
Devil's Backbone
In French
Crassula ovata
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Jade Plant and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Jade Plant and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Jade Plant and Devils Backbone
Care of Jade Plant and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.