Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
India, Nepal, China
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Geldbaum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Crassula ovata
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch
Care of Jade Plant and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.