Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
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
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Geldbaum
Osage Orange
In French
Crassula ovata
Osage orange
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Osage naranja
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Osage laranja
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Osage Orange
Season and care of Jade Plant and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Osage Orange Physical Information
Jade Plant and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Osage Orange are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Osage Orange
Care of Jade Plant and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.