Known as the "Chalk Dudleya," this species is one of the largest in the Dudleya genus. It closely resembles the much-loved D. brittonii , Dudleya’s most popular species, but grows even larger—so much so that it's said to be the biggest in the group (even though D. brittonii is called the Giant Chalk Dudleya, this one actually gets bigger—how does that make sense?). Some say it also looks like D. arizonica . Like D. brittonii , its range stretches widely from Monterey in California down to the Sierra de San Borja in Baja California. Its scientific name, “pulverulenta,” comes from the Latin *pulvis* meaning “powder,” and *-ulenta* meaning “full of”—so it means “covered in powder.” Most plants available on the market are grown from seed, which means you’ll notice a fair bit of variation in leaf shape (width, length, thickness, and how pointy the tips are). Take your time picking out a favorite!
| Season Type | Sp/Fa |
|---|---|
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun Partial Shade |
| Hardiness | -12℃ / 10℉ |
| Blooming Season | Sp Su Fa Wi |
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If you want to see that classic powdery white look, you’ll need to be careful—don't leave it out in the rain, and definitely avoid watering from above. In fact, because the powder is so delicate, it’s best not to keep this plant outdoors at all, where the wind can blow it away. Since Japan’s natural sunlight isn’t strong enough, use an LED bulb and try bottom watering for 3–6 months; then you’ll get to see the Dudleya pulverulenta shimmer in its signature pure white.
Dudleya pulverulenta (Chalk Liveforever) // Albedo (Chalk Prince) https://t.co/zIykm8ZwK6
Chalk Dudleya, (Dudleya pulverulenta) San Diego, California #nativeplants https://t.co/I4MeoTW2mj
The silver-white,fleshy leaves of Dudleya pulverulenta makes it 1 of most elegant succulents. Native to California, SW US and northern Mexico and can be found in its natural habitat growing in steep rocky areas, or tucked among the rocks along the ocean bluffs.
#ダドレアプルベルレンタ 2号鉢 紅葉するダドレアと聞いているけど、それよか現状維持で精一杯 育てて2.3年になるけどいつも夏越しに苦労してるので来年の土は良く考えよう。
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