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    Dudleya caespitosa

    Also Known As

    • Cotyledon caespitosa
    • Echeveria caespitosa

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Dudleya caespitosa plant details

    Dudleya caespitosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya caespitosa

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: collectible, container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya caespitosa

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    It's impossible to have too many Dudleyas & D. caespitosa is a looker with its frosty grey- white rosettes & long lasting orangey-yellow hummingbird attracting blooms Spring through Summer. Native to the California coast from LA on up to Monterey, it pretty much takes care of itself as long as you provide good drainage & some sun (if you're inland it prefers a bit of afternoon shade). It doesn't even mind if you don't bother watering it all Summer, making it an easy option for a rad hanging basket or container. Rosettes grow up to 1' high & wide, over time you'll get more baby rosettes that form a nice clump.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Dudleya caespitosa plant

    How to Grow Dudleya caespitosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • 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 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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    Dudleya edulis

    aka Cotyledon edulis, Echeveria edulis, Sedum edule, Stylophyllum edule, Fingertips, Ladies Fingers

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

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