Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
United States, California
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In German
Dudleya
Tal Eiche
In French
Dudleya
Oak Valley
In Spanish
dudleya
valle del roble
In Greek
Dudleya
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Dudleya
vale Oak
In Polish
Dudleya
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Dudley
Oak vallis
Order
Saxifragales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Valley Oak
Season and care of Dudleya and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Valley Oak Physical Information
Dudleya and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Valley Oak are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Dudleya and Valley Oak
Care of Dudleya and Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.