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Dudleya candelabrum
Also Known As
- Candleholder Liveforever
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 14"
- W: 14"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Dudleya candelabrum plant details
Dudleya candelabrum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer green and silver flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya candelabrum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 14 IN wide, 14 IN tall
- Flowers: green and silver blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya candelabrum
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Dudleya candelabrum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- green
- silver
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dudleya for your garden
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
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
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
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 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
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