Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
जेड पौधा
In German
Süße Kirsche
Geldbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Crassula ovata
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant
Care of Sweet Cherry and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.