Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Australia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
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
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Eucalyptus
In German
Dudleya
Eukalyptus
In French
Dudleya
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
dudleya
Eucalipto
In Greek
Dudleya
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Eucalipto
In Polish
Dudleya
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Dudley
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Myrtales
Family
Crassulaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Dudleya and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Dudleya and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Dudleya and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Dudleya and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dudleya and Eucalyptus
Care of Dudleya and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.