Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
1030
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40000
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-133-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm80.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm91.44 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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Edible Fruit
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Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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Fragrant Fruit
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Fragrant Leaf
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
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Showy Foliage
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Showy Bark
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
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Invasive
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Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Pot Marigold
In German
Geldbaum
Ringelblume
In French
Crassula ovata
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Caléndula
In Greek
Crassula ovata
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
pot Marigold
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Zinnia Pot
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Crassula
Calendula
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
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Calenduleae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
1020
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27800
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