Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
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Number of Varieties
1020
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40000
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-133-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm1,220.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm760.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
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, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
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Attracts
Ants, Caterpillar
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
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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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CRASSULA ovata
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Jade Money Plant
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
ramphal
In German
Geldbaum
Netzannone
In French
Crassula ovata
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Crassula ovata
Ramphal
In Portuguese
Crassula ovata
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Grubosz jajowaty
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Ramphal
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Tiliaceae
Genus
Crassula
Annona
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
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Annoneae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Annonoideae
Number of Species
10170
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27800
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