Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
silky cornel
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Kinnikinnick
In German
Geldbaum
Kinnikinnick
In French
Crassula ovata
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Cornaceae
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 Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Jade Plant and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Jade Plant and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jade Plant and Kinnikinnick
Care of Jade Plant and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.