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Dudleya pachyphytum, a pale green succulent with thick leaves, in a square green pot with tan rocks amid other potted succulents.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green clumping succulent with thick leaves, in a square green pot with rocks; more succulents in back.
Top-down view of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent in a square pot with tan rocks, placed on gravel. Long, slender leaves are visible.
Top view of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick green leaves in a square pot filled with small rocks and gravel.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a pale green succulent with thick leaves, in a small pot of pebbles, next to other potted plants.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a clumping succulent plant with thick leaves, ideal for succulent collections or home décor.
A Dudleya pachyphytum with thick green leaves in a small green pot sits on gravel, with cacti and pebbles in the background.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a succulent with thick green leaves and two small offshoots, set among tan rocks in a plant pot.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green succulent with slender leaves, in a small square pot with pebbles next to cacti on gravel.
Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick green leaves in a pebble-filled pot, seen from above with other pots and gravel nearby.
Dudleya pachyphytum, also known as Cedros Island Liveforever, is a green clumping succulent displayed thriving in a pot.
A Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with long green pointed leaves in a square pot with pebbles, surrounded by gravel and cacti.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a green and white clumping succulent in a small brown pot with pebbles and an earthy blurred background.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green and pale blue succulent with thick pointed leaves, in a small brown pot of gravel by a vine-covered stone wall.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a clumping succulent, displays its thick leaves gracefully in a pot, perfect for indoor or outdoor decor.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, showing its fleshy leaves and clumping succulent shape. Ideal for low-water or desert gardens.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green and white succulent, in a small brown pot with pale pebbles against a blurred stone-like background.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick green and white leaves, potted in tan pebbles, against a blurred background.
Close-up of a Dudleya pachyphytum succulent in a pot, with thick green and pale blue rosette leaves, on light pebbles.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick, pale green leaves tinged white. Soft background highlights plant’s texture.
Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in a small brown pot with light gravel, shown on a white background.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a lush clumping succulent, arranged in a stylish decorative pot for an elegant display.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a green succulent with thick pointed leaves in a small pot of light pebbles on a stone background.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent in a small brown pot with light gravel, showing green and white clustered leaves.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum showing thick blue-green rosette leaves in light pebbles, against a softly blurred stone background.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a pale green succulent with thick leaves, in a square green pot with tan rocks amid other potted succulents.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green clumping succulent with thick leaves, in a square green pot with rocks; more succulents in back.
Top-down view of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent in a square pot with tan rocks, placed on gravel. Long, slender leaves are visible.
Top view of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick green leaves in a square pot filled with small rocks and gravel.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a pale green succulent with thick leaves, in a small pot of pebbles, next to other potted plants.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a clumping succulent plant with thick leaves, ideal for succulent collections or home décor.
A Dudleya pachyphytum with thick green leaves in a small green pot sits on gravel, with cacti and pebbles in the background.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a succulent with thick green leaves and two small offshoots, set among tan rocks in a plant pot.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green succulent with slender leaves, in a small square pot with pebbles next to cacti on gravel.
Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick green leaves in a pebble-filled pot, seen from above with other pots and gravel nearby.
Dudleya pachyphytum, also known as Cedros Island Liveforever, is a green clumping succulent displayed thriving in a pot.
A Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with long green pointed leaves in a square pot with pebbles, surrounded by gravel and cacti.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a green and white clumping succulent in a small brown pot with pebbles and an earthy blurred background.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green and pale blue succulent with thick pointed leaves, in a small brown pot of gravel by a vine-covered stone wall.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a clumping succulent, displays its thick leaves gracefully in a pot, perfect for indoor or outdoor decor.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, showing its fleshy leaves and clumping succulent shape. Ideal for low-water or desert gardens.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a green and white succulent, in a small brown pot with pale pebbles against a blurred stone-like background.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick green and white leaves, potted in tan pebbles, against a blurred background.
Close-up of a Dudleya pachyphytum succulent in a pot, with thick green and pale blue rosette leaves, on light pebbles.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick, pale green leaves tinged white. Soft background highlights plant’s texture.
Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in a small brown pot with light gravel, shown on a white background.
Dudleya pachyphytum, a lush clumping succulent, arranged in a stylish decorative pot for an elegant display.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum, a green succulent with thick pointed leaves in a small pot of light pebbles on a stone background.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum succulent in a small brown pot with light gravel, showing green and white clustered leaves.
Close-up of Dudleya pachyphytum showing thick blue-green rosette leaves in light pebbles, against a softly blurred stone background.

Introducing the Dudleya pachyphytum, a vibrant member of the Dudleya genus. Native to Baja California, it is also known as Cedros Island Liveforever. 

Dudleya pachyphytum is a slow-growing clumping succulent with a thick basal stem and many branches bearing bluish-grey leaves with a white waxy coating. The leaves are thick and rounded, and arranged in a rosette pattern, giving it a beautiful and symmetrical appearance. It can grow up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide. 

Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with pale green rosettes and tall flowering stalks. A pot and thick brown stem are in the background.

The flowers of Dudleya pachyphytum bloom in mid-summer, and a long inflorescence appears, slightly pink at the base but covered with a white coating.

It bears tight cymes (in which the central main stem and each side branch end in a flower) of pale green to whitish flowers, barely open but decorated with the same white waxy coating.

Taking care of Dudleya pachyphytum is relatively easy.

It prefers bright, indirect light, so placing it near a sunny window or in a partially shaded area outdoors would be ideal.

Dudleya pachyphytum prefers well-draining soil that mimics its natural habitat.  As for fertilizing, a balanced, diluted NPK fertilizer can be applied during the growing season, but it's not necessary for the plant's survival. 

Dudleyas, native to dry habitats, require minimal watering during the summer. However, these Dudleya plants grown in sandy soils or containers can tolerate infrequent watering as long as the soil drains well. Fall or winter rains reawaken Dudleyas from their drought-induced dormancy, causing their leaves to plump up and growth to resume. 

These plants are resilient and can persist for months if uprooted by animals. They are resistant to salt spray, making them ideal for coastal areas (near the ocean). Dudleya pachyphytum susceptible to disease and pest problems but preventing Argentine ants from introducing mealybugs or aphids can help them be healthier. Mealybugs weaken the plants, so proper care is crucial. When growing indoors, your Dudleya plant prefers 65-70°F. For outdoor cultivation, it is well-suited in USDA zones 9-11. 

If you're interested in propagating succulent pachyphytum, you can do so by collecting the offsets that grow at the base of the parent plant. Gently remove the offsets and allow them to callous over for a few days before planting them in well-draining soil. 

Don't miss out on adding the Dudleya pachyphytum for sale to your garden! Order now and enjoy its beauty for years to come. 

Bloom Season

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Greenish white

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

1 ft. tall--2 ft. wide

Plant Type

Succulent plant

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat tolerant--pest resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Introducing the Dudleya pachyphytum, a vibrant member of the Dudleya genus. Native to Baja California, it is also known as Cedros Island Liveforever. 

Dudleya pachyphytum is a slow-growing clumping succulent with a thick basal stem and many branches bearing bluish-grey leaves with a white waxy coating. The leaves are thick and rounded, and arranged in a rosette pattern, giving it a beautiful and symmetrical appearance. It can grow up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide. 

Dudleya pachyphytum succulent with pale green rosettes and tall flowering stalks. A pot and thick brown stem are in the background.

The flowers of Dudleya pachyphytum bloom in mid-summer, and a long inflorescence appears, slightly pink at the base but covered with a white coating.

It bears tight cymes (in which the central main stem and each side branch end in a flower) of pale green to whitish flowers, barely open but decorated with the same white waxy coating.

Taking care of Dudleya pachyphytum is relatively easy.

It prefers bright, indirect light, so placing it near a sunny window or in a partially shaded area outdoors would be ideal.

Dudleya pachyphytum prefers well-draining soil that mimics its natural habitat.  As for fertilizing, a balanced, diluted NPK fertilizer can be applied during the growing season, but it's not necessary for the plant's survival. 

Dudleyas, native to dry habitats, require minimal watering during the summer. However, these Dudleya plants grown in sandy soils or containers can tolerate infrequent watering as long as the soil drains well. Fall or winter rains reawaken Dudleyas from their drought-induced dormancy, causing their leaves to plump up and growth to resume. 

These plants are resilient and can persist for months if uprooted by animals. They are resistant to salt spray, making them ideal for coastal areas (near the ocean). Dudleya pachyphytum susceptible to disease and pest problems but preventing Argentine ants from introducing mealybugs or aphids can help them be healthier. Mealybugs weaken the plants, so proper care is crucial. When growing indoors, your Dudleya plant prefers 65-70°F. For outdoor cultivation, it is well-suited in USDA zones 9-11. 

If you're interested in propagating succulent pachyphytum, you can do so by collecting the offsets that grow at the base of the parent plant. Gently remove the offsets and allow them to callous over for a few days before planting them in well-draining soil. 

Don't miss out on adding the Dudleya pachyphytum for sale to your garden! Order now and enjoy its beauty for years to come. 

Bloom Season

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Greenish white

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

1 ft. tall--2 ft. wide

Plant Type

Succulent plant

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat tolerant--pest resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Dudleya pachyphytum
Common Name Cedros island liveforever
Dormancy Winter
Family Crassulaceae
Flower Color Greenish white
Genus Dudleya
Growth Habit Rosette
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 1 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide
Native Area Baja California
Plant Type Succulent plant
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type our specialized potting mix
Special Features Easy to maintained
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Watering Needs Low

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