Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
जेड पौधा
In German
Ringelblume
Geldbaum
In French
pot Marigold
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Caléndula
Crassula ovata
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Jade Plant
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Jade Plant season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Jade Plant Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Jade Plant are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Jade Plant
Care of Pot Marigold and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.