Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Honey Locust
Number of Varieties
1010
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40000
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-135-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
9-3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm1,524.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm1,066.80 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Oval
Pinnate
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✔
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Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
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✘
✔
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Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Black Locust Tree
In German
Geldbaum
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Crassula ovata
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Locusta arbor Niger
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Crassula
Robinia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
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Robinieae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
1025
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27800
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