Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
South America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Water Poppy
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
जल पोस्ता
In German
Geldbaum
Wasser Poppy
In French
Crassula ovata
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
amapola agua
In Greek
Crassula ovata
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
água Poppy
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Family
Crassulaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Crassula
Hydrocleys
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Not Available
Properties of Jade Plant and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Jade Plant and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Jade Plant and Water Poppy. Jade Plant doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jade Plant and Water Poppy
Season and care of Jade Plant and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Jade Plant and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jade Plant is Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Jade Plant and Water Poppy Physical Information
Jade Plant and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jade Plant and Water Poppy are as follows:
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Jade Plant and Water Poppy
Care of Jade Plant and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.