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About Dudleya and Sasanqua


About Sasanqua and Dudleya


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Succulent  
Shrub  

Origin
Western United States, Mexico  
Japan  

Types
Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens  
-  

Number of Varieties
30  
99+
15  
99+

Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert  
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
7-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Rosette/Stemless  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
7.60 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
7.60 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink  
White, Gold  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Black, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acuminate  
Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Summer  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting  
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed  
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects  
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation  

Edible Uses
-  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
-  
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DUDLEYA  
CAMELLIA sasanqua  

Common Name
Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya  
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia  

In Hindi
Dudleya  
sasanqua  

In German
Dudleya  
sasanqua  

In French
Dudleya  
sasanqua  

In Spanish
dudleya  
sasanqua  

In Greek
Dudleya  
sasanqua  

In Portuguese
Dudleya  
Sasankya  

In Polish
Dudleya  
Sasankya  

In Latin
Dudley  
Sasankya  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Saxifragales  
Theales  

Family
Crassulaceae  
Theaceae  

Genus
Dudleya  
Camellia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
45  
99+
250  
99+

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Properties of Dudleya and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Sasanqua

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

Dudleya and Sasanqua Physical Information

Dudleya and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Sasanqua are as follows:

Care of Dudleya and Sasanqua

Care of Dudleya and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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