Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crassula
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
CRASSULA
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In German
Königinblume
Geldbaum
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
crassula ovata
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Lythraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Pride of India and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Pride of India and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pride of India and Crassula Ovata
Care of Pride of India and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.