Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
shrublands, tropical grasslands
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Geldbaum
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Crassula ovata
Épazote
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Jade Plant and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Jade Plant and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jade Plant and Mexican Tea
Care of Jade Plant and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.