Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
जेड पौधा
In German
Tiger Tree
Geldbaum
In French
Tiger Tree
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
tigris lignum
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Jade Plant
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Jade Plant Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Jade Plant are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Jade Plant
Care of Tiger Tree and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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.