Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Asia
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Hosta
In French
Crassula ovata
Hosta
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Hosta
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Hosta
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Hosta
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Hosta
In Latin
Crassula ovata
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Hosta
Season and care of Jade Plant and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Hosta Physical Information
Jade Plant and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Hosta are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Jade Plant and Hosta
Care of Jade Plant and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.