Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Africa, Asia
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Geldbaum
Aubergine
In French
Crassula ovata
Aubergine
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Berenjena
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Berinjela
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Bakłażan
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Eggplant
Season and care of Jade Plant and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Jade Plant and Eggplant Physical Information
Jade Plant and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Eggplant are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Eggplant
Care of Jade Plant and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.