Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Trees
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Gastric
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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 Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Jade Money Plant
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Geldbaum
In French
Kawista
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Kawista
Crassula ovata
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Limonia
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Jade Plant
Season and care of Wood Apple and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Jade Plant season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Wood Apple and Jade Plant Physical Information
Wood Apple and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Jade Plant are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Wood Apple and Jade Plant
Care of Wood Apple and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Apple 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.