Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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 Applicable
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Madagascar palm
In German
Geldbaum
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Crassula ovata
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Pachypodium
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Crassulaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Crassula
pachypodium
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Jade Plant and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Jade Plant and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jade Plant and Madagascar palm
Care of Jade Plant and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.