Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Dudleya
echinocactus
In German
Dudleya
echinocactus
In French
Dudleya
echinocactus
In Spanish
dudleya
echinocactus
In Greek
Dudleya
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Echinocactus
In Polish
Dudleya
Echinocactus
In Latin
Dudley
Echinocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dudleya
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dudleya and Echinocactus
Season and care of Dudleya and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Echinocactus Physical Information
Dudleya and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Echinocactus are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Dudleya and Echinocactus
Care of Dudleya and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.