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Dudleya attenuata
Also Known As
- Tapertip Liveforever
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 8"-15"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Dudleya attenuata plant details
Dudleya attenuata is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya attenuata
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya attenuata
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Dudleya attenuata plant
How to Grow Dudleya attenuata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
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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
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
aka Candleholder Liveforever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 14"
Width: 14"
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
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