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Dudleya
Dudleya

Zonal Geranium
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Succulent
Tender Perennial

Origin

Western United States, Mexico
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Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens
it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

3050
0 40000
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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
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Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm30.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

7.60 cm38.10 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray
Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Allergy

-
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Whole plant

Other Uses

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Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DUDLEYA
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Dudleya
Zonal Geranium

In German

Dudleya
Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Dudleya
Géranium zonal

In Spanish

dudleya
Zonal Geranium

In Greek

Dudleya
διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

Dudleya
zonal Geranium

In Polish

Dudleya
strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Dudley
Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales
Geraniales

Family

Crassulaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Dudleya
Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

45422
1 27800
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Difference Between Dudleya and Zonal Geranium

If you are confused whether Dudleya or Zonal Geranium are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Dudleya and Zonal Geranium Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Dudleya are No fertilizers needed, whereas for Zonal Geranium fertilizers required are fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Dudleya and Zonal Geranium if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Dudleya and Zonal Geranium

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Compare Facts of Dudleya vs Zonal Geranium

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