Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Asthma, Hay fever
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Fuchsia
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
फ्यूशिया
In German
Geldbaum
Fuchsie
In French
Crassula ovata
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Fucsia
In Greek
Crassula ovata
φουξία
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Fúcsia
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Fuksja
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Crassulaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Fuchsia
Season and care of Jade Plant and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jade Plant and Fuchsia Physical Information
Jade Plant and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Fuchsia are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Jade Plant and Fuchsia
Care of Jade Plant and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.