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Dudleya viscida
Also Known As
- Cotyledon viscida
- Sticky Dudleya
- Sticky Live Forever
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Dudleya viscida plant details
Dudleya viscida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot, chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya viscida
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen apricot, chartreuse and gold
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya viscida
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Dudleya viscida plant
How to Grow Dudleya viscida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- apricot
- gold
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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 Candleholder Liveforever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 14"
Width: 14"
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
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