Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
10212
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40000
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-134-8
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
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Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm60.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm60.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Thorns
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✘
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
शतावर
In German
Geldbaum
Gemüsespargel
In French
Crassula ovata
Asperge
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Asparagus
In Greek
Crassula ovata
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Asparagus
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Asparagus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Crassula
Asparagus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
-
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Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
105
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27800
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