Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
देवदार एल्म
In German
Geldbaum
Cedar Elm
In French
Crassula ovata
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Cedar Elm
In Greek
crassula ovata
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
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