Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
etrog
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Citron
In German
Dudleya
Zitrone
In Portuguese
Dudleya
cidra
In Polish
Dudleya
Cytryna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Dudleya and Citron
Season and care of Dudleya and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Citron Physical Information
Dudleya and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Citron are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dudleya and Citron
Care of Dudleya and Citron 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 Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.