Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
  
Origin
Central Europe, Southern Europe
  
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions
  
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
  
White, Light Pink, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, orange brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Ants, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Rash
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Rosa Gallica
  
CRASSULA ovata
  
Common Name
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
  
Jade Money Plant
  
In Hindi
Gallica Rose
  
जेड पौधा
  
In German
Gallica Rose
  
Geldbaum
  
In French
Gallica Rose
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Spanish
Gallica Rose
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Greek
Gallica Rose
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Portuguese
Gallica Rose
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Polish
Gallica Rose
  
Grubosz jajowaty
  
In Latin
Gallica Rose
  
Crassula ovata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Crassula
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Crassuloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available