Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Dudleya
Joshua Tree
In German
Dudleya
Joshua Tree
In French
Dudleya
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
dudleya
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Dudleya
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Dudleya
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Dudley
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dudleya and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Dudleya and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Dudleya and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dudleya and Joshua Tree
Care of Dudleya and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.