Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
not available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Regular watering required
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
mandacaru
In German
Geldbaum
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Crassula ovata
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Mandacaru
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Mandacaru
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Mandacaru
Season and care of Jade Plant and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Mandacaru Physical Information
Jade Plant and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Mandacaru are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jade Plant and Mandacaru
Care of Jade Plant and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.