Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Origin: Mexico (San Luis Potosí)
Hardiness: Tender - Not Frost Tolerant
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Habit: Mat Forming
Trailing
Soil Type: Dry
Well drained
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Plant uses and characteristics: Accent
Containers
Pest resistant
Does not like wet feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Other: Green, egg-shaped leaves have a white mealy coating.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Very slow grower, protect from frost
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Bonsai Stonecrop
  • Sedum

Photo Gallery
Location: Baja California
Date: 2024-05-16
Location: Fairfax, VA | December, 2023
Date: 2023-12-21
Location: Baja California
Date: 2023-09-15
1 plant, 6" pot
Uploaded by amm13
Location: Alpine Garden Society show, Hexham UK
Date: 2022-03-26

Date: 2007-01-17
Photo by Michael Wolf
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2021-08-12
2" pot
Location: Botanical Garden of the University of Münster
Date: 2017-09-19
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Comments:
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on May 16, 2024 9:45 PM concerning plant:
    Miniature succulent with tiny, chunky, dark green leaves (to about 1/2" long) bearing white scaly texture. Stems grow to about 6 inches (mostly sideways, sometimes upward). Small whitish flowers. A well behaved container plant, good subject for macro photography.

    From San Luis Potosí.
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Sedum furfuraceum` by sedumzz May 16, 2022 4:43 PM 5

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