Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
जेड पौधा
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Geldbaum
In French
pétasite panachée
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Crassula ovata
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Crassula ovata
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
varius butterbur
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Butterbur 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.