Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Succulent
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
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Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Dudleya
tandalja bhaji
In German
Dudleya
Tampala
In French
Dudleya
Tampala
In Spanish
dudleya
Tampala
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Tampala
In Polish
Dudleya
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Dudleya
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Dudleya and Tampala
Season and care of Dudleya and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Tampala Physical Information
Dudleya and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Tampala are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Dudleya and Tampala
Care of Dudleya and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.