Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Wild Plum
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
जेड पौधा
In German
wild Plum
Geldbaum
In French
wild Plum
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Crassula ovata
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Wild Plum
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Jade Plant
Season and care of Wild Plum and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Jade Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Wild Plum and Jade Plant Physical Information
Wild Plum and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Jade Plant are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum and Jade Plant
Care of Wild Plum and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.