Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Western Asia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Dudleya
मीठी चेरी
In German
Dudleya
Süße Kirsche
In French
Dudleya
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
dudleya
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Dudleya
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Cereja doce
In Polish
Dudleya
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Dudley
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Dudleya and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Dudleya and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Dudleya and Sweet Cherry. Dudleya doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Dudleya does not have fragrant flowers. Dudleya has allergic reactions like and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dudleya and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Dudleya and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Dudleya and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Dudleya and Sweet Cherry
Care of Dudleya and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.