Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Crassula
Number of Varieties
10050
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-999911-12
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm2.50 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm20.30 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
CRASSULA
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
चमेली
जेड पौधा
In German
Jasmin
Geldbaum
In French
Jasmin
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crassula ovata
In Greek
υδραγεία
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Jasmin
crassula ovata
In Polish
Jasmin
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Jasmin
Crassula ovata
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Saxifragales
Family
Aloaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Jasmineae
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Subfamily
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Crassuloideae
Number of Species
2001400
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27800
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