Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
India
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Analgesic
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
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Geldbaum
Snake plant
In French
Crassula ovata
Snake plant
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Snake plant
In Greek
Crassula ovata
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Snake plant
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
wąż roślin
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Crassula
Sansevieria
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Snake Plant
Season and care of Jade Plant and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Jade Plant and Snake Plant Physical Information
Jade Plant and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Snake Plant are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jade Plant and Snake Plant
Care of Jade Plant and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.