Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
-
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Cactus
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Acuminate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Spanish
Cardon
dudleya
In Portuguese
Cardon
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Cardon and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Dudleya. Cardon has thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like and Dudleya has allergic reactions like . 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 Cardon and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Dudleya
Season and care of Cardon and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Dudleya season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Cardon and Dudleya Physical Information
Cardon and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Dudleya are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Cardon and Dudleya
Care of Cardon and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.