Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
False Indigo
In German
Dudleya
falsches Indigo
In French
Dudleya
faux Indigo
In Spanish
dudleya
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Dudleya
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Dudleya
false Indigo
In Polish
Dudleya
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Dudley
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Saxifragales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and False Indigo
Season and care of Dudleya and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and False Indigo Physical Information
Dudleya and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and False Indigo are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Dudleya and False Indigo
Care of Dudleya and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.