Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Scale-like imbricate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires 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
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Dudleya
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Dudleya
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Dudleya
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
dudleya
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Dudleya
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Dudleya
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Dudley
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dudleya and White Cedar
Season and care of Dudleya and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and White Cedar Physical Information
Dudleya and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and White Cedar are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dudleya and White Cedar
Care of Dudleya and White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.