What kind of succulent is Dudleya lanceolata? Learn all about it in one article

Dudleya lanceolata is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, genus Dudleya. Its name is a transliteration, and its local common name is liveforever.

The plant is robust and vigorous, loves sunlight, is drought-tolerant and hates moisture. It is best watered thoroughly only after the soil has dried out completely, and the potting soil should be well aerated and well drained. It goes dormant in summer, so attention should be paid to shading, and it should be given only a small amount of water or no water at all.

Dudleya lanceolata is native to California and has only been found near the California border, mostly distributed in slope and rocky areas.

The plant grows in a rosette shape, with lanceolate, slender leaves. The two sides of each leaf fold inward toward the center, the back of the leaf has a triangular protrusion, and the leaves are covered with a powdery coating and are green.

Dudleya lanceolata blooms from May to July, and the flowers are orange-red.

The fleshy leaves are shaped like willow-leaf flying daggers, and the leaf surface is emerald green, smooth, and lightly covered with a white powder.