Overview
Dudleya abramsii is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Dudleya, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dudleya abramsii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and sub-tropical.
About
Dudleya abramsii is a species complex of succulent plants native to California and parts of Baja California. There are numerous subspecies, some critically endangered, with varying habits and lifestyles, but most often characterized by a smaller size, yellow flowers, and an affinity for rocky habitats. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include patio and container plants and sub-tropical. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in very well-drained, gritty compost. Full sun.
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About the genus
Dudleya, commonly known as liveforevers, is a genus of rosette-forming succulent plants in the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae, consisting of about ~70 taxa found in southwestern North America and Guadalupe Island. The genus is very morphologically diverse, with species ranging from large evergreen plants to tiny deciduous geophytic plants. The flowers of Dudleya have parts numbered in fives, with the petals arranged in tubular, star-shaped, or bell-shaped forms and, when fruiting, are filled with tiny, crescent-shaped seeds.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dudleya
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Dudleya abramsii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dudleya abramsii
- Propagation
- Seed, Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs under glass
- Disease resistance
- Basal rots if watered out of season when dormant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dudleya abramsii?
Dudleya abramsii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dudleya abramsii need?
Dudleya abramsii grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dudleya abramsii hardy in the UK?
Dudleya abramsii has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Dudleya abramsii?
Seed, Stem cuttings.
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