Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Number of Varieties
1030
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40000
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-133-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm30.50 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm45.70 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Fruit Color
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Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Brown
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Less Watering
Aquatic Plant
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
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Edible Uses
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✘
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
बौना कैटेल
In German
Geldbaum
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Crassula ovata
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Pumilio Cattail
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Typhaceae
Genus
Crassula
Typha
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
-
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Subfamily
Crassuloideae
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Number of Species
101
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27800
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