About
This tender, mound-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial, with fleshy leaves arranged around trailing, rooting stems. The foliage is green but takes on an orange tint in dry and bright conditions. In spring, domed clusters of small, starry white flowers are produced.
About the genus
Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Cactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in standard cactus compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely and apply a half-strength, balanced liquid fertiliser every month. Water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwoood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free