Dudleya greenei

Greene's Liveforever

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Endemic succulent from Santa Catalina Island. Forms grey-green rosettes with yellow flowers in spring. Highly drought-tolerant, monocarpic; remove dead rosette post-bloom.
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Plant Details

Common Name Greene's Liveforever
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Dudleya
Species Greenei
Origin California, United States
Blooming Spring to early summer, yellow star-shaped flowers on tall stalks.
Leaf Color Grey-green to glaucous blue-grey
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus/succulent mix with pumice or perlite (pH 6.0-7.5)

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Watering

Low water needs. Soak and dry method. Reduce watering in winter dormancy to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for compact growth; intense light prevents etiolation. Tolerates heat.

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Fertilization

Minimal. Dilute fertilizer once during active growth (spring). Avoid over-fertilizing.

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Pruning

Remove monocarpic rosettes after flowering. Remove dead basal leaves timely.

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Apr
May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
20 – 450
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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