Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western United States, Mexico
Types
-
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
DUDLEYA
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Hatiora
Dudleya
In French
Hatiora
Dudleya
In Spanish
Hatiora
dudleya
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Dudleya
In Polish
hatiora
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hatiora and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Dudleya. Hatiora has thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Dudleya 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 Hatiora and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Dudleya
Season and care of Hatiora and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Dudleya season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Hatiora and Dudleya Physical Information
Hatiora and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Dudleya are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Dudleya
Care of Hatiora and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.