Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
-
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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 leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
-
Miscarriage, Rash
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Dudleya
Slippery Elm
In German
Dudleya
Rotulme
In French
Dudleya
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
dudleya
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Dudleya
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Dudleya
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Dudley
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Urticales
Family
Crassulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Dudleya and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Dudleya and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Dudleya and Slippery Elm
Care of Dudleya and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.