Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
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
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 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, Light Green
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
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
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
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
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
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
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
रात की रानी
जेड पौधा
In German
Königin der Nacht
Geldbaum
In French
Reine de la nuit
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Królowa nocy
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Domina noctis
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
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
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and Jade Plant
Season and care of Queen of the Night and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Queen of the Night and Jade Plant Physical Information
Queen of the Night and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night and Jade Plant are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Queen of the Night and Jade Plant
Care of Queen of the Night and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night 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.