Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Cotyledon
Dudleya
In French
Cotyledon
Dudleya
In Spanish
Cotyledon
dudleya
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Dudleya
In Polish
Liścień
Dudleya
In Latin
Cotyledon
Dudley
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Dudleya
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Dudleya
Season and care of Cotyledon and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Cotyledon and Dudleya Physical Information
Cotyledon and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Dudleya are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Cotyledon and Dudleya
Care of Cotyledon and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.