Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Sausage Tree
In German
Geldbaum
Sausage Tree
In French
Crassula ovata
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Crassula ovata
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Crassula ovata
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Crassula
Kaempferia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Jade Plant and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Jade Plant and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jade Plant and Sausage Tree
Care of Jade Plant and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.