Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
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Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In German
Dudleya
Hatiora
In French
Dudleya
Hatiora
In Spanish
dudleya
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Hatiora
In Polish
Dudleya
hatiora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Dudleya and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Dudleya and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Dudleya and Hatiora. Dudleya doesn't have thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Dudleya does not have fragrant flowers. Dudleya has allergic reactions like and Hatiora has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dudleya and Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dudleya and Hatiora
Season and care of Dudleya and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Hatiora Physical Information
Dudleya and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Hatiora are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Hatiora flower color:
- Hatiora leaf color:
Care of Dudleya and Hatiora
Care of Dudleya and Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.