Dudleya hassei
Also known as: Catalina liveforever
Catalina Island liveforever: narrow grey leaves on reddish branching stems. It belongs to the Dudleya genus, comes from USA (Catalina Island), stays around Trails/clumps 20–40 cm, 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 (Catalina Island)
- Mature size: Trails/clumps 20–40 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Sap mildly irritating
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Dudleya
- Origin
- USA (Catalina Island)
- Mature size
- Trails/clumps 20–40 cm
- Growth habit
- Narrow red-stemmed rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Narrow grey-red leaves
- Flower colour
- Yellow-orange
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Sap mildly irritating
- Other names
- Catalina liveforever
About the Dudleya hassei
Catalina Island liveforever: narrow grey leaves on reddish branching stems. Easier and more forgiving than the chalky coastal forms.
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 hassei is a Dudleya succulent from USA (Catalina Island). Catalina Island liveforever: narrow grey leaves on reddish branching stems. Easier and more forgiving than the chalky coastal forms.
Identification
Key identification features: Narrow grey-red leaves leaves in a Narrow red-stemmed rosettes form, reaching Trails/clumps 20–40 cm. Also known as Catalina liveforever. Nickname: 'Catalina liveforever'. Nickname: 'Catalina liveforever'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Dudleya hassei?
Very sparse; dry completely in summer dormancy. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Dudleya hassei toxic to pets?
Sap mildly irritating. Considered safe around pets.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Dudleya hassei, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.