Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
जेड पौधा
In German
Kuchenbäume
Geldbaum
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Grujecznik
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Rosales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Jade Plant
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Jade Plant Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Jade Plant are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Jade Plant
Care of Katsura Tree and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.