Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Black Currant
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Geldbaum
Carandas
In French
Crassula ovata
karondas
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
karondas
In Greek
Crassula ovata
karondas
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
karondas
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
karondas
In Latin
Crassula ovata
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Crassulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Karonda
Season and care of Jade Plant and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Karonda Physical Information
Jade Plant and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Karonda are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Karonda
Care of Jade Plant and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
