Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
meadow saffron
जेड पौधा
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Geldbaum
In French
Colchique d'automne
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Crassula ovata
In Greek
meadow saffron
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
autumnale
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant
Care of Meadow Saffron and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.