Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Succulent
Origin
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Western United States, Mexico
Types
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Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Dudleya
In German
Ranunkel
Dudleya
In French
Ranunculus
Dudleya
In Spanish
ranúnculo
dudleya
In Greek
Ranunculus
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Dudleya
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Dudleya
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Saxifragales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Dudleya. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Dudleya has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Dudleya
Season and care of Ranunculus and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Ranunculus and Dudleya Physical Information
Ranunculus and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Dudleya are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Ranunculus and Dudleya
Care of Ranunculus and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.