Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Crassula ovata
Crassulaceae · succulents
Nymphaea spp.
Nymphaeaceae · aquatic
Jade Plant (Zones 10-12)
Water Lily (Zones 3-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 10–11
| Feature | Jade Plant | Water Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crassula ovata | Nymphaea spp. |
| Family | Crassulaceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Category | succulents | aquatic |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧 Low | 💧 Aquatic |
| Soil | Sandy, Well-drained | Pond/Water garden |
| Height | 3' | 6" |
| Spread | 2' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Winter | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink | White, Pink, Yellow, Red |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Medium |
| Native Region | South Africa | Worldwide |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Jade Plant
Water Lily
Jade Plant
Water Lily
Choose Jade Plant if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with low water in zones 10–12.
Choose Water Lily if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with aquatic water in zones 3–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–11. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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