Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Quercus lyrata
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Dudleya
In German
Overcup Oak
Dudleya
In French
Overcup Oak
Dudleya
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
dudleya
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Dudleya
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Dudleya
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Saxifragales
Family
Fagaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Dudleya
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Dudleya Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Dudleya are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Overcup Oak and Dudleya
Care of Overcup Oak and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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.