Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Dudleya
Teufelszunge
In French
Dudleya
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
dudleya
Amorphophallus konjac
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Amorphophallus konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Alismatales
Family
Crassulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Dudleya
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dudleya and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Dudleya and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Dudleya and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Dudleya and Devil's Tongue
Care of Dudleya and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.