Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Dudleya
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Dudleya
In French
américaine Aloe
Dudleya
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
dudleya
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Dudleya
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Dudleya
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Dudleya
In Latin
American Aloe
Dudley
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Dudleya. American Aloe has thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dudleya has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Aloe and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Dudleya
Season and care of American Aloe and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
American Aloe and Dudleya Physical Information
American Aloe and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Dudleya are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of American Aloe and Dudleya
Care of American Aloe and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.