Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Crassula
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
1-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Round
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
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
फूलगोभी
In German
Geldbaum
Blumenkohl
In French
Crassula ovata
Choufleur
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Coliflor
In Greek
crassula ovata
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Couveflor
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Kalafior
In Latin
Crassula ovata
BRASSICA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
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