Britton's dudleya

How to Grow and Care for Britton's dudleya

Britton's dudleya · Dudleya brittonii
Also known as: giant chalk dudleya

Under glass, grow in sharply-draining, loam-based compost (JI No2) with the addition of extra sharp sand, or use proprietary cactus compost. A position in full or slightly filtered light is preferred at all times. During active growth, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser once a month from March to the beginning of May and from late August to October, but cease feeding in the summer dormancy period, when water should be withheld. Feeding in the winter in UK under glass is not required owing to low daylight levels and similarly, watering should also be reduced

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Planting and Growing Britton's dudleya

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Under glass, grow in sharply-draining, loam-based compost (JI No2) with the addition of extra sharp sand, or use proprietary cactus compost. A position in full or slightly filtered light is preferred at all times. During active growth, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser once a month from March to the beginning of May and from late August to October, but cease feeding in the summer dormancy period, when water should be withheld. Feeding in the winter in UK under glass is not required owing to low daylight levels and similarly, watering should also be reduced

How to Water Britton's dudleya?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Britton's dudleya?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Britton's dudleya?

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What Soil Is Best for Britton's dudleya?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Britton's dudleya?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Britton's dudleya?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Britton's dudleya?

None required

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How to Propagate Britton's dudleya?

Propagate by seed at 16°C (61°F) in early spring or take stem cuttings from spring to summer

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How to Transplant Britton's dudleya?

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How to Care for Britton's dudleya in Winter?

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How to Plant Britton's dudleya?

Under glass, grow in sharply-draining, loam-based compost (JI No2) with the addition of extra sharp sand, or use proprietary cactus compost. A position in full or slightly filtered light is preferred at all times. During active growth, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser once a month from March to the beginning of May and from late August to October, but cease feeding in the summer dormancy period, when water should be withheld. Feeding in the winter in UK under glass is not required owing to low daylight levels and similarly, watering should also be reduced

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How to Repot Britton's dudleya?

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How to Harvest Britton's dudleya?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free although can be subject to basal rots if watered out of season when dormant

Pests

Under glass may be subject to mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Britton's dudleya

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Attributes of Britton's dudleya

Plant typeCactus Succulent
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginBaja California

Scientific Classification

Species
Dudleya brittonii
Genus
Dudleya
Family
Crassulaceae
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