Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Pear
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
नाशपाती
जेड पौधा
In French
Poire
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Pera
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Pera
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Gruszka
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Orbis
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Pear and Jade Plant
Season and care of Pear and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Jade Plant season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Pear and Jade Plant Physical Information
Pear and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Jade Plant are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Pear and Jade Plant
Care of Pear and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.