Greene's liveforever Care

Give your Greene's Liveforever a drink when the soil feels completely dry to the touch. This plant is drought-tolerant, so rinse it once a week in summer, and water your Greene's Dudleya once every two weeks in spring and fall. When winter comes, this greenie goes dormant and can do without water for several weeks.

As Greene's Liveforever is a slow-growing succulent, cutting it is unnecessary. You can lightly prune the plant as needed to maintain its shape but don't cut off too much, as you risk killing the plant.

This plant doesn’t require frequent fertilization; however, a light application of a balanced 10-10-10 NPK ratio fertilizer in spring can help promote healthy growth. Dilute the fertilizer to half-strength to avoid burning the plant's roots.

Greene's Liveforever feels best in bright locations under the indirect sun. When growing it at home, place the plant near a south- or west-facing window to ensure the succulent receives at least 6 hours of sunlight every day. Avoid exposing the plant to direct sunlight, as it might scorch leaves.

Succulent plants grow best in well-draining and poor-in-nutrient growing mediums. Opt for specifically combined for cactuses and succulents soil or prepare it on your own by mixing equal parts potting mix, sand, and perlite.

The easiest way to propagate Greene's Liveforever is stem cuttings. Take a 3-4 inch (7-10 cm) long stem from a healthy plant and let it dry for a few days until the cut end forms a callus. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix, burying the end about 1 inch (2 cm) deep. Water the sprout lightly afterward and keep it in a bright, sunny location with good air circulation. The cutting should root within several weeks.

Greene's Liveforever prefers a moderate climate with a 60-80°F (15-26°C) temperature range. It can tolerate short periods of as high as 86°F (30°C) but bring the plant inside when the temperature drops below 41°F (5°C).

As a slow-growing plant, Greene's Dudleya needs a big pot, preferably made of organic materials like terra cotta or unglazed clay. Pick a container that is slightly bigger than the plant’s root ball. The pot should contain draining holes, as this succulent is susceptible to root rot caused by waterlogging.

This succulent plant is named after Edward Lee Greene, a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the study of California flora in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.