Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Caribbean, South America
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Sugar Apple
In German
Dudleya
Zuckerapfel
In French
Dudleya
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
dudleya
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Dudleya
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Pinha
In Polish
Dudleya
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Dudley
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Magnoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Dudleya and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Dudleya and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dudleya and Sugar Apple
Care of Dudleya and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.