Dudleya farinosa
Also known as: Bluff lettuce
Bluff lettuce — sea-cliff dudleyas from the California coast, ranging from chalk-white to green with red edges. It comes from USA (California/Oregon coast), stays around Rosettes 10–30 cm, clumping, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Dudleya
- Origin: USA (California/Oregon coast)
- Mature size: Rosettes 10–30 cm, clumping
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Sap mildly irritating
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Dudleya
- Origin
- USA (California/Oregon coast)
- Mature size
- Rosettes 10–30 cm, clumping
- Growth habit
- Coastal cliff rosettes, white to green powdery forms
- Leaf colour
- White powdery to green, blushing red edges
- Flower colour
- Yellow-orange
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Sap mildly irritating
- Other names
- Bluff lettuce
About the Dudleya farinosa
Bluff lettuce — sea-cliff dudleyas from the California coast, ranging from chalk-white to green with red edges. Poaching from wild cliffs is a known problem; buy nursery-propagated only.
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 farinosa is a Dudleya succulent from USA (California/Oregon coast). Bluff lettuce — sea-cliff dudleyas from the California coast, ranging from chalk-white to green with red edges. Poaching from wild cliffs is a known problem; buy nursery-propagated only.
Identification
Key identification features: White powdery to green, blushing red edges leaves in a Coastal cliff rosettes, white to green powdery forms form, reaching Rosettes 10–30 cm, clumping. Also known as Bluff lettuce. Nickname: 'Bluff lettuce'. Nickname: 'Bluff lettuce'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Dudleya farinosa?
Very sparse; dry completely in summer dormancy. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Dudleya farinosa 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 farinosa, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.