Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Firewheel
In Hindi
Dudleya
Firewheel
In German
Dudleya
Feuerrad
In French
Dudleya
Firewheel
In Spanish
dudleya
Firewheel
In Greek
Dudleya
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Firewheel
In Polish
Dudleya
Firewheel
In Latin
Dudley
Firewheel
Order
Saxifragales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dudleya and Firewheel
Season and care of Dudleya and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Firewheel Physical Information
Dudleya and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Firewheel are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dudleya and Firewheel
Care of Dudleya and Firewheel 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 Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.