Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Cat palm, Date palm, Old Man palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long hair-like leaves
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, 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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Blurred vision, Diarrhea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
BEAUCARNEA recurvata
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Bottle Palm, Ponytail Palm
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Ponytail Palm
In German
Geldbaum
Pferdeschwanz Palm
In French
Crassula ovata
Ponytail Palm
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Cola de caballo de palma
In Greek
Crassula ovata
αλογοουρά παλάμη
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
rabo- de palma
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
kucyk palmowy
In Latin
Crassula ovata
ponytail palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Crassula
Beaucarnea
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm
Season and care of Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponytail Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Ponytail Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Ponytail Palm is Neutral.
Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm Physical Information
Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ponytail Palm height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Ponytail Palm flower color: Ivory
- Ponytail Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm
Care of Jade Plant and Ponytail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponytail Palm 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 Ponytail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.