About
A rare, erect, annually-tuberous, deciduous vine from South America with twining stems, broadly ovate, mid-green leaves and racemes of small, scented, yellow flowers in summer, followed by angled, winged capsules with edible seeds. A botanical curiosity for a warm, humid glasshouse.
About the genus
Dudleya are a genus of around 45 species of succulent perennial plants. Formerly classified as Echeveria, they have green to grey fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes. Flowers appear on tall stems, up to a metre above the leaves.
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.