Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Gazania
In German
Geldbaum
Gazania
In French
Crassula ovata
Gazania
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Gazania
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Gazania
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Gazania
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Gazania
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Gazania
Season and care of Jade Plant and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Jade Plant and Gazania Physical Information
Jade Plant and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Gazania are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Gazania
Care of Jade Plant and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.
