Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Dudleya
चेरी प्लम
In German
Dudleya
cherry Plum
In Spanish
dudleya
cherry Plum
In Greek
Dudleya
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Dudleya
cherry Plum
In Polish
Dudleya
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Dudley
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dudleya and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Dudleya and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Dudleya and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dudleya and Cherry Plum
Care of Dudleya and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.