Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
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Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
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Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Semi arid 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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
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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
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
candelabro
In Hindi
Dudleya
candelabro
In German
Dudleya
candelabro
In French
Dudleya
candelabro
In Spanish
dudleya
candelabro
In Greek
Dudleya
candelabro
In Portuguese
Dudleya
candelabro
In Polish
Dudleya
candelabro
In Latin
Dudley
candelabro
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Dudleya and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Dudleya and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Dudleya and Candelabro. Dudleya doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Dudleya does not have fragrant flowers. Dudleya has allergic reactions like and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dudleya and Candelabro
Season and care of Dudleya and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Candelabro is .
Dudleya and Candelabro Physical Information
Dudleya and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Candelabro are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Candelabro flower color:
- Candelabro leaf color:
Care of Dudleya and Candelabro
Care of Dudleya and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.