Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
-
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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 Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Dudleya
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Dudleya
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Dudleya
mandrake américain
In Spanish
dudleya
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Dudleya
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Dudleya
mandrake americano
In Polish
Dudleya
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Dudley
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Ranunculales
Family
Crassulaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Dudleya
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dudleya and Mayapple
Season and care of Dudleya and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Mayapple Physical Information
Dudleya and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Mayapple are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Dudleya and Mayapple
Care of Dudleya and Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.