Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Acuminate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Dudleya
In German
Kalanchoe
Dudleya
In French
Kalanchoe
Dudleya
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
dudleya
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Dudleya
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Dudleya
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Dudley
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kalanchoe and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Dudleya. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Dudleya has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing. 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 Kalanchoe and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Dudleya
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Dudleya season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Kalanchoe and Dudleya Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Dudleya are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Kalanchoe and Dudleya
Care of Kalanchoe and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.