Dudleya

Lobelia

About Dudleya and Lobelia

Dudleya

Lobelia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Succulent

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

America

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi

Number of Varieties

30415

0 40000

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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Open areas, River side, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm0.38 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Blue, Red, Violet, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Cushion

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects

Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Number of Species

45415

1 27800

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Properties of Dudleya and Lobelia

Wondering what are the properties of Dudleya and Lobelia? We provide you with everything About Dudleya and Lobelia. Dudleya doesn't have thorns and Lobelia doesn't have thorns. Also Dudleya does not have fragrant flowers. Dudleya has allergic reactions like and Lobelia 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 Lobelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Lobelia

Season and care of Dudleya and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.

Dudleya and Lobelia Physical Information

Dudleya and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Lobelia are as follows:

Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Dudleya and Lobelia

Care of Dudleya and Lobelia 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 Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.