Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Does not require lot of 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
AEONIUM
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Black Rose
In German
Dudleya
Aeonium
In French
Dudleya
Aeonium
In Spanish
dudleya
Aeonium
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Aeonium
In Polish
Dudleya
Aeonium
In Latin
Dudley
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Saxifragales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sempervivoideae
Season and Care of Dudleya and Aeonium
Season and care of Dudleya and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Dudleya and Aeonium Physical Information
Dudleya and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Aeonium are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dudleya and Aeonium
Care of Dudleya and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.