Dudleya pulverulenta

Also known as: Chalk lettuce

Chalk lettuce: broad rosettes coated in the whitest farina of the genus. It belongs to the Dudleya genus, comes from USA/Mexico (California, Baja), stays around Rosette 20–40 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; summer-dry essential. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.

Key facts

Genus: Dudleya
Origin: USA/Mexico (California, Baja)
Mature size: Rosette 20–40 cm
Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; summer-dry essential
Toxicity: Sap mildly irritating

Succulent at a glance

Genus: Dudleya
Origin: USA/Mexico (California, Baja)
Mature size: Rosette 20–40 cm
Growth habit: Broad chalk-white rosettes
Leaf colour: Pure white powder-coated wide leaves
Flower colour: Red-orange on tall stalks
Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; summer-dry essential
Toxicity: Sap mildly irritating
Other names: Chalk lettuce

About the Dudleya pulverulenta

Chalk lettuce: broad rosettes coated in the whitest farina of the genus. Summer-dormant; keep bone-dry and shaded from overhead rain.

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 pulverulenta is a Dudleya succulent from USA/Mexico (California, Baja). Chalk lettuce: broad rosettes coated in the whitest farina of the genus. Summer-dormant; keep bone-dry and shaded from overhead rain.

Identification

Key identification features: Pure white powder-coated wide leaves leaves in a Broad chalk-white rosettes form, reaching Rosette 20–40 cm. Also known as Chalk lettuce. Nickname: 'Chalk lettuce'. Nickname: 'Chalk lettuce'.

Adding a Dudleya pulverulenta to your collection? Buy from reputable nurseries that label plants with accurate botanical names, and quarantine new plants for a couple of weeks before placing them near existing succulents to avoid spreading pests like mealybugs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Dudleya pulverulenta?

Very sparse; dry completely in summer dormancy. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.

Is Dudleya pulverulenta toxic to pets?

Sap mildly irritating. Considered safe around pets.

Related succulents

Dudleya farinosa Dudleya hassei Dudleya brittonii Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica)Dracaena trifasciata 'Hahnii'Dracaena trifasciata

Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Dudleya pulverulenta, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.