Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In French
Crassula ovata
Sina
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Sina
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Sina
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Sina
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Sina
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Crassula
Stenocereus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jade Plant and Sina
Wondering what are the properties of Jade Plant and Sina? We provide you with everything About Jade Plant and Sina. Jade Plant doesn't have thorns and Sina doesn't have thorns. Also Jade Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Jade Plant has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching and Vomiting and Sina has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jade Plant and Sina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Sina
Season and care of Jade Plant and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Sina Physical Information
Jade Plant and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jade Plant and Sina are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Sina flower color: Not Available
- Sina leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jade Plant and Sina
Care of Jade Plant and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.