Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
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
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
जेड पौधा
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Geldbaum
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Jade Plant
Season and care of Kukui and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Kukui and Jade Plant Physical Information
Kukui and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Jade Plant are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Jade Plant
Care of Kukui and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.