Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
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
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Kale
In German
Dudleya
Grünkohl
In French
Dudleya
Chou frisé
In Spanish
dudleya
Col rizada
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Couve
In Polish
Dudleya
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Kale
Season and care of Dudleya and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Kale Physical Information
Dudleya and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Kale are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dudleya and Kale
Care of Dudleya and Kale 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 Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.