Dudleya ingens — a medium houseplant
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Dudleya ingens

Dudleya Ingens

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Dudleya ingens is a species of perennial succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae commonly known as the rock liveforever or Baja liveforever. A relatively large member of the genus Dudleya, this species has long green succulent leaves, and in April to June is characterized by pale yellow to white pink-tinged flowers topping tall, reddish inflorescences. It has a stem clothed densely with old, leathery leaves, and the inflorescence may be nodding, with the floral branches bearing the flowers tending to unfurl like the fronds of a fern. It is similar in appear to Dudleya brittonii, but differs in range and chromosome number. This species is endemic to the state of Baja California in Mexico, being found from Santo Tomás to the southern coast of the state.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Dudleya
Family
Crassulaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Rock liveforever en Baja Liveforever
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