Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Adequately
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Lungwort
जेड पौधा
In German
Lungenkraut
Geldbaum
In French
pulmonaire
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Lungwort
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Lungwort
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Crassula ovata
In Polish
płucnik
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Lungwort
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Rosales
Family
Boraginaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Jade Plant
Season and care of Lungwort and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Lungwort and Jade Plant Physical Information
Lungwort and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Jade Plant are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Jade Plant
Care of Lungwort and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.