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4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Also known as
Powdery liveforever and Powdery dudleya
Taxonomy
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Bluff Lettuce

How often to water your Bluff Lettuce

every 12
Bluff Lettuce needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Houston, Texas.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Houston, Texas
41% Low

Growing Bluff Lettuce in Houston right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Houston is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…
Sunlight will increase by 20.8% ☀️
January 27th, 2023
Houston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Houston is expected to increase by 20.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.9 megajoules of energy per m2 p…
Daylight will increase by 0.6 hours 📈
January 28th, 2023
This month, Houston is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 6.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of dayl…
Finding light for Bluff Lettuce in your home

a window
Bluff Lettuce love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Houston, Texas ⛅.
Bluff Lettuce does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

How to fertilize Bluff Lettuce

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bluff Lettuce after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Bluff Lettuce thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bluff Lettuce requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Flowers
Bluff Lettuce produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Growth Pattern
Bluff Lettuce grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Bluff Lettuce
Bluff Lettuce
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Houston, Texas, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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