Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
  
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Types
Not available
  
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
  
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
  
White, Light Pink, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
  
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
  
Ants, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
  
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
  
Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
  
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
  
CRASSULA ovata
  
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
  
Jade Money Plant
  
In Hindi
red alder
  
जेड पौधा
  
In German
rot-Erle
  
Geldbaum
  
In French
aulne rouge
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Spanish
aliso rojo
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Polish
czerwony olcha
  
Grubosz jajowaty
  
In Latin
red alnus
  
Crassula ovata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Alnus
  
Crassula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Crassuloideae
  
Season and Care of Red Alder and Jade Plant
Season and care of Red Alder and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Red Alder and Jade Plant Physical Information
Red Alder and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Jade Plant are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and Jade Plant
Care of Red Alder and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.