Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Western United States, Mexico
Types
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Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Spanish
guacamayo
dudleya
In Portuguese
arara
Dudleya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Polygonaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Macaw and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Dudleya. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Dudleya has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Dudleya
Season and care of Macaw and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Macaw and Dudleya Physical Information
Macaw and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Dudleya are as follows:
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
Macaw leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Macaw and Dudleya
Care of Macaw and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.