Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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
Long linear and narrow
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Dudleya
In German
Orchid cactus
Dudleya
In French
Cactus Orchid
Dudleya
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
dudleya
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Dudleya
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Dudleya
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Dudley
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Dudleya
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Dudleya Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Dudleya are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Orchid Cactus and Dudleya
Care of Orchid Cactus and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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.