Dudleya pulverulenta

chalk dudleya
Brilliant, chalk-white succulent grows along rocky slopes of California’s chaparral, Monterey County south into northern Baja. Pots, rockeries, dry gardens. Avoid summer water.
Dudleya pulverulentaDudleya pulverulentaDudleya pulverulenta
height 8–20in
width 8–20in
tolerates Coast, Cold, Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Lowest
water
info		 This winter growing succulent, thrives with only rainfall within its native range. It will tolerate some light summer watering to keep it plump, say once a month, but typical wet to dry succulent watering during summer will kill this plant. Preferably, allow it to go through its natural cycle of leaf attrition, where the crown will shrivel up, appearing almost ‘dead’ during summer only to explode into growth with winter rains. If rains fail water monthly from fall through spring.
hardy
to		 20F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin California
california
native		 Yes
sunset
zones		 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Some growers note that planting this succulent at an angle allows rain water to drain away, preventing crown rot. Others say that this plant prefers to be grown on a slope, as it is often seen in habitat.
Appreciates full sun with an eastern or western exposure, but if grown in a southern exposure it prefers part shade.
Since this plant prefers a dry summer grow it in a medium to large sized pot, allowing it to make the most of winter rains.

Special Interest

In late winter to spring pinkish white flower spikes emerge, around a foot tall, and hold pale green to white flower buds, which open rose-red.