Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
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Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Clay, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Grapefruit
In German
Dudleya
Grapefruit
In French
Dudleya
pamplemousse
In Spanish
dudleya
Pomelo
In Greek
Dudleya
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Toranja
In Polish
Dudleya
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Dudleya and Grapefruit
Season and care of Dudleya and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Grapefruit Physical Information
Dudleya and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Grapefruit are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dudleya and Grapefruit
Care of Dudleya and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.