Dudleya pulverulenta

chalk dudleya
Brilliant, chalk-white succulent grows along rocky slopes of California’s chaparral, Monterey County south into northern Baja. Pots, rockeries, dry gardens. Avoid summer water.
Dudleya pulverulentaDudleya pulverulentaDudleya pulverulenta
height 8–20in
width 8–20in
tolerates Coast, Cold, Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Lowest
water
info
This winter growing succulent, thrives with only rainfall within its native range. It will tolerate some light summer watering to keep it plump, say once a month, but typical wet to dry succulent watering during summer will kill this plant. Preferably, allow it to go through its natural cycle of leaf attrition, where the crown will shrivel up, appearing almost ‘dead’ during summer only to explode into growth with winter rains. If rains fail water monthly from fall through spring.
hardy
to
20F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin USA, Ca
california
native
Yes
sunset
zones
14–24

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

Some growers note that planting this succulent at an angle allows rain water to drain away, preventing crown rot. Others say that this plant prefers to be grown on a slope, as it is often seen in habitat.
Appreciates full sun with an eastern or western exposure, but if grown in a southern exposure it prefers part shade.
Since this plant prefers a dry summer grow it in a medium to large sized pot, allowing it to make the most of winter rains.

Special Interest

In late winter to spring pinkish white flower spikes emerge, around a foot tall, and hold pale green to white flower buds, which open rose-red.