Dudleya virens

bright green dudleya
California native. The green live-forever has clustering habit with low trunks over time. Clusters of white star flowers in summer.
Dudleya virens
height 6–12in
width 12–18in
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Lowest
water
info		 Dudelya thrive best in areas that aren’t too far from the coast. They appreciate winter rains and fog drip during the summer, but often respond poorly to heavy summer watering. At a minimum, be sure dudleya are bone dry before watering during summer. Waiting for the lower leaves to shrivel will help ensure you aren’t overwatering. If you choose to withhold summer water entirely, your dudleya may look withered or ‘dead’ by August, with only a few inner leaves still succulent, but then will plump up quickly with rain (or irrigation) in the fall.

They grow in rocky outcrops, so good drainage is essential, especially if you plan on watering during summer to keep the plant from looking too stressed.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Requires Perfect Drainage, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin California, USA
california
native		 Yes
sunset
zones		 9, 14–17, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Dudleya are from our Mediterranean climate, making them very carefree on the coast of California. Though they can be planted year round, planting during the fall coincides nicely with the plant’s active growing season.
On the coast they love full sun, but if they are grown inland, give them some afternoon shade.
Upright shoots of dangling candy corn flowers are usually present in the spring. They come in warm colors from yellow to red and pink. Prune off older dead flower spikes once they are dry and brittle.
Dudleya leaves are even more delicate than other succulents, so be sure they are handled gingerly and placed away from high traffic areas.
Extremely salt tolerant.