Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Lungwort
In German
Geldbaum
Lungenkraut
In French
Crassula ovata
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Lungwort
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
pulmonária
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
płucnik
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Rosales
Peltigerales
Family
Crassulaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Crassula
Pulmonaria
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Lungwort
Season and care of Jade Plant and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Lungwort Physical Information
Jade Plant and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Lungwort are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Jade Plant and Lungwort
Care of Jade Plant and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.