Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not avilable
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
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
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
जेड पौधा
In German
Selenicereus
Geldbaum
In French
Selenicereus
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Selenicereus
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Selenicereus
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Jade Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant
Care of Moonlight cactus and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus 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.
