Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Dudleya
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Dudleya
Kapok baum
In French
Dudleya
Fromager
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Mafumeira
In Polish
Dudleya
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Malvales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Kapok
Season and care of Dudleya and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Kapok Physical Information
Dudleya and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Kapok are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Dudleya and Kapok
Care of Dudleya and Kapok 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 Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.