Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
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Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
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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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Dudleya
candelabra
In German
Dudleya
Kandelaber
In French
Dudleya
candélabre
In Spanish
dudleya
Candelabra
In Greek
Dudleya
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Candelabra
In Polish
Dudleya
świeczniki
In Latin
Dudley
candelabra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Dudleya and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Dudleya and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Dudleya and Candelabra. Dudleya doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Dudleya does not have fragrant flowers. Dudleya has allergic reactions like and Candelabra 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 Dudleya and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dudleya and Candelabra
Season and care of Dudleya and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Candelabra Physical Information
Dudleya and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Candelabra are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Dudleya and Candelabra
Care of Dudleya and Candelabra 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 Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.