Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Crassula
Habitat
Farms, Mountains
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
CRASSULA
Common Name
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
फूलगोभी
जेड पौधा
In German
Blumenkohl
Geldbaum
In French
Choufleur
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Coliflor
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Κουνουπίδι
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Couveflor
crassula ovata
In Polish
Kalafior
Crassula ovata
In Latin
BRASSICA
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Saxifragales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Crassuloideae