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    • Photo of Dudleya 'Silver Urchin' foliage, form by Cactus Jungle

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    Dudleya 'Silver Urchin'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Dudleya 'Silver Urchin' plant details

    Dudleya 'Silver Urchin' is a fast-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya 'Silver Urchin'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya 'Silver Urchin'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large rosettes, thin leaves, stemless, fast-growing. Hardy to 25 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Dudleya 'Silver Urchin' plant

    How to Grow Dudleya 'Silver Urchin'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Dudleya cymosa

    aka Dudleya cymosa [San Luis Obispo, CA], Echeveria cymosa, Canyon live-forever

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Dudleya cymosa foliage by plant lust
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    Dudleya anomala

    aka Liveforever

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-10"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dudleya anomala foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Dudleya anthonyi

    aka Cotyledon anthonyi, Dudleya anthonyii, Echeveria anthonyi, Anthony’s Liveforever, Live-Forever

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-5"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dudleya anthonyi foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Dudleya caespitosa

    aka Cotyledon caespitosa, Echeveria caespitosa

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dudleya caespitosa foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Dudleya candelabrum

    aka Candleholder Liveforever

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 14"

    Width: 14"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dudleya candelabrum foliage by Stan Shebs
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