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Pale Leaves in Dudleya Brittonii

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A spectacular white-frosted succulent native to Baja California, featuring dense rosettes covered in a powdery white epicuticular wax that reflects sunlight

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Dudleya Brittonii care requirements

These care conditions are most relevant to pale leaves in Dudleya Brittonii. Check each one as a potential cause.

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Light
Full sun (at least 6 hours daily). Less light reduces the white waxy coating intensity and can cause etiolation.
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Fertiliser
Fertilize sparingly; use diluted succulent formula once or twice in spring only. Do not overfeed.
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Water
Water sparingly during growing season when soil is bone dry. Reduce water significantly in summer dormancy and winter. Extremely drought-tolerant.
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Symptoms to look for in Dudleya Brittonii

  • fiber_manual_recordWashed-out, pale colour
  • fiber_manual_recordYellowing between veins
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Common causes in Dudleya Brittonii

  • fiber_manual_recordIron deficiency
  • fiber_manual_recordMagnesium deficiency
  • fiber_manual_recordToo much direct sun
  • fiber_manual_recordAlkaline soil
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How to diagnose pale leaves in Dudleya Brittonii

Interveinal yellowing on new growth = iron deficiency. On old growth = magnesium deficiency.

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How to treat pale leaves in Dudleya Brittonii

Apply chelated iron or Epsom salt as appropriate. Adjust soil pH.

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Preventing pale leaves in Dudleya Brittonii

Use ericaceous compost for acid-loving plants. Feed with micronutrient fertiliser.

Other Dudleya Brittonii problems

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