Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Western United States, Mexico
Types
-
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
DUDLEYA
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
jumping cholla
Dudleya
In German
jumping cholla
Dudleya
In French
jumping cholla
Dudleya
In Spanish
jumping cholla
dudleya
In Greek
jumping cholla
Dudleya
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Dudleya
In Polish
jumping cholla
Dudleya
In Latin
jumping cholla
Dudley
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Dudleya
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Dudleya Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Dudleya are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Jumping Cholla and Dudleya
Care of Jumping Cholla and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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.