Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Crassula
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
CRASSULA
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
Eulalia
जेड पौधा
In German
Eulalia
Geldbaum
In French
Eulalia
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Eulalia
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Eulalia
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Eulalia
crassula ovata
In Polish
Eulalia
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Eulalia
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Crassuloideae