Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 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, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
जेड पौधा
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Geldbaum
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple 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.