Bluff Lettuce
4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Survivor
Also known as
Powdery liveforever and Powdery dudleya
Taxonomy
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Bluff Lettuce
Water
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.
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
Light
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.
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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 maximize the potential for growth.
Bluff Lettuce does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bluff Lettuce in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
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.
FAQs
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:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 1
05/21/2021
Such a beautiful plant and she’s so well behaved lol
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