Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
जेड पौधा
In German
Rotkohl
Geldbaum
In French
Chou rouge
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Jade Plant
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Jade Plant Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Jade Plant are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Jade Plant
Care of Red Cabbage and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cabbage 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.