Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
  
fuji, jonathan apple
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
  
Cold Regions, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
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, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
  
White, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval Cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
  
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
  
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
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
  
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
  
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
  
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
  
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
  
Northern Spy Apple
  
In German
Geldbaum
  
Northern Spy Apfel
  
In French
Crassula ovata
  
Northern Spy Pomme
  
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
  
Espía del Norte de Apple
  
In Greek
Crassula ovata
  
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
  
Northern Spy a Apple
  
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
  
Northern Spy Jabłko
  
In Latin
Crassula ovata
  
Northern Spy Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Crassula
  
Malus
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available