Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
not available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
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
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, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
mandacaru
जेड पौधा
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Geldbaum
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Mandacaru
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Mandacaru
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Mandacaru
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Careeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Jade Plant
Season and care of Mandacaru and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Mandacaru and Jade Plant Physical Information
Mandacaru and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Jade Plant are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Mandacaru and Jade Plant
Care of Mandacaru and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.