Troubleshooting
Blochman's Liveforever problems — and how to fix them
Blochman's Liveforever (Dudleya blochmaniae) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Rot from summer watering
Fatal if watered during the July–September dormancy. The centre of the rosette blackens and the plant collapses within days. Place in a completely dry, cool, ventilated spot for the summer.
Slugs and snails (outdoors)
Slugs rasp irregular notches from the leaf edges in the moist winter growing season. Use copper tape around pots or iron phosphate pellets. Check regularly after rain.
Failure to re-establish after repotting
Dudleya resent root disturbance. Repot only when essential (every 3–5 years), do so in early autumn, and withhold water for 2 weeks post-repotting to allow root damage to heal.
Prevent blochman's liveforever problems before they start
Most blochman's liveforever issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Blochman's Liveforever problems — FAQ
Why is my blochman's liveforever rot from summer watering?
Fatal if watered during the July–September dormancy. The centre of the rosette blackens and the plant collapses within days. Place in a completely dry, cool, ventilated spot for the summer.
Why is my blochman's liveforever slugs and snails (outdoors)?
Slugs rasp irregular notches from the leaf edges in the moist winter growing season. Use copper tape around pots or iron phosphate pellets. Check regularly after rain.
Why is my blochman's liveforever failure to re-establish after repotting?
Dudleya resent root disturbance. Repot only when essential (every 3–5 years), do so in early autumn, and withhold water for 2 weeks post-repotting to allow root damage to heal.