Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-1
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Dudleya
In German
Hortensie
Dudleya
In French
Hortensia
Dudleya
In Spanish
Hortensia
dudleya
In Greek
υδραγεία
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Dudleya
In Polish
Hortensja
Dudleya
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sorghum
Not Available
Properties of Centipede Grass and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Dudleya. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dudleya has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Dudleya
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Dudleya Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Dudleya are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Centipede Grass and Dudleya
Care of Centipede Grass and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Centipede Grass 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.