Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
South America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
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
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Gymnocalycium
In German
Geldbaum
Gymnocalycium
In French
Crassula ovata
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Crassula
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium
Care of Jade Plant and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.