Dudleya brittonii
Also known as: Giant chalk dudleya
The brightest plant in the succulent world: a giant rosette coated in pure white chalk farina. It belongs to the Dudleya genus, comes from Mexico (Baja California), stays around Rosette 30–50 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; dry summer absolutely essential. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Dudleya
- Origin: Mexico (Baja California)
- Mature size: Rosette 30–50 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; dry summer absolutely essential
- Toxicity: Sap mildly irritating
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Dudleya
- Origin
- Mexico (Baja California)
- Mature size
- Rosette 30–50 cm
- Growth habit
- Giant chalk-white single rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Pure chalk-white farina coating (brightest in cultivation)
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; dry summer absolutely essential
- Toxicity
- Sap mildly irritating
- Other names
- Giant chalk dudleya
About the Dudleya brittonii
The brightest plant in the succulent world: a giant rosette coated in pure white chalk farina. The chalk is its sunscreen — one summer watering can kill it. Winter-growing, summer-dormant.
Care and cultivation
California/Baja liveforevers. Winter-growing, summer-dormant: keep completely dry in summer or they rot. Very gritty mix, bright light. The white powder (farina) is their sun protection. Light: Bright coastal light to full sun (coastal forms). Water: Very sparse; dry completely in summer dormancy. Soil: Very gritty mineral mix.
Description
Dudleya brittonii is a Dudleya succulent from Mexico (Baja California). The brightest plant in the succulent world: a giant rosette coated in pure white chalk farina. The chalk is its sunscreen — one summer watering can kill it. Winter-growing, summer-dormant.
Identification
Key identification features: Pure chalk-white farina coating (brightest in cultivation) leaves in a Giant chalk-white single rosettes form, reaching Rosette 30–50 cm. Also known as Giant chalk dudleya. Nickname: 'Giant chalk dudleya'. Nickname: 'Giant chalk dudleya'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Dudleya brittonii?
Very sparse; dry completely in summer dormancy. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Dudleya brittonii toxic to pets?
Sap mildly irritating. Considered safe around pets.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Dudleya brittonii, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.