Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, 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
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
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, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Dudleya
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Dudleya
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Dudleya
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
dudleya
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Dudleya
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Dudleya
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Dudleya
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Dudley
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Saxifragales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dudleya and Mashua
Season and care of Dudleya and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Mashua Physical Information
Dudleya and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Mashua are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dudleya and Mashua
Care of Dudleya and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.