Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Plum
In German
Dudleya
Pflaume
In Spanish
dudleya
ciruela
In Greek
Dudleya
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Dudleya
ameixa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Dudleya and Plum
Season and care of Dudleya and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Dudleya and Plum Physical Information
Dudleya and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Plum are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Dudleya and Plum
Care of Dudleya and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.