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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

    Gardening facts about Dudleya candelabrum plant

    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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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