Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
  
Fruit, Tree
  
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Not Available
  
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
  
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
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
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
  
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
High Potash Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
  
Caterpillar
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
  
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
  
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
  
Phyllanthus acidus
  
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
  
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
  
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
  
ताहितियन आमला
  
In German
Geldbaum
  
Tahitian Stachelbeere
  
In French
Crassula ovata
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
  
Tahitian grosella espinosa
  
In Greek
Crassula ovata
  
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
  
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
  
Tahitian agrest
  
In Latin
Crassula ovata
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Phyllanthaceae
  
Genus
Crassula
  
Phyllanthus
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phyllantheae
  
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry
Season and care of Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information
Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry
Care of Jade Plant and Tahitian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.