Dudleya

Pelargonium

About Dudleya and Pelargonium

Dudleya

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Succulent

Tender Perennial

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

3020

0 40000

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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DUDLEYA

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Dudleya

Pelargonium

In German

Dudleya

Pelargonium

In French

Dudleya

Pelargonium

In Spanish

dudleya

Pelargonium

In Greek

Dudleya

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Dudleya

pelargônio

In Polish

Dudleya

Pelargonium

In Latin

Dudley

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Geraniales

Family

Crassulaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Dudleya

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

45200

1 27800

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Properties of Dudleya and Pelargonium

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

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Pelargonium

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

Dudleya and Pelargonium Physical Information

Dudleya and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Pelargonium are as follows:

Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Dudleya and Pelargonium

Care of Dudleya and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.