Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Crassula
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
echinocactus
In German
Geldbaum
echinocactus
In French
Crassula ovata
echinocactus
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
echinocactus
In Greek
crassula ovata
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Echinocactus
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Echinocactus
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Crassula
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Cactoideae