Stonecrops - Sedum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Flower, Images)

Stonecrops

Stonecrops are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Stonecrops are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Scientific classification

Genus

Stonecrops (Sedum)

Family

Stonecrop

Order

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Yellow, Red, Purple, Green

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growth Season

Slow

Growth Rate

Images of Stonecrops

Culture

Symbolism

Cheerful and pleasant

Interesting Facts

Golden sedum is a lovely succulent plant with spoon-shaped leaves and lotus-shaped body. It has a small tip at the front. It looks golden or yellow-green and is an adorable plant at first glance.

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Species

Burro's tail Coppertone sedum Spanish stonecrop Palmer's sedum Jellybeans Jelly bean plant Corsican stonecrop White stonecrop Carpet sedum Woodland stonecrop Broadleaf stonecrop Goldmoss stonecrop Tasteless stonecrop Stringy stonecrop Golden sedum Tree stonecrop Burro's tail Sedum 'Alice Evans'Bulbose stonecrop Tiscalatengo gorge sedum Golden Japanese Stonecrop Miniature joshua tree Taiwanese stonecrop Jellybean plant Stonecrop Widowscross Sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry'English stonecrop Spearleaf stonecrop Roseroot stonecrop Golden japanese sedum Sedum versadense Golden sedum Toliman stonecrop Stonecrop Oregon stonecrop Winkleri Sweet smelling sedum Yellow stonecrop Corsican stonecrop Pink stonecrop Sierra stonecrop Red stonecrop Palmer's sedum Japanese stonecrop Azure stonecrop Pink jelly bean Stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum'Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum Sedum polytrichoides Stonecrops 'Purpureum'Stonecrops 'Variegatum'Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum'Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco'Morrisor stonecrop Firecracker stonecrop Stonecrops 'Wildfire'Mexican stonecrop Pacific stonecrop Stonecrops 'Pool Party'Stonecrops 'Beach Party'Sedum 'Spiral Staircase'Stonecrops 'Birthday Party'Stonecrops 'Karfunkelstein'Stonecrops 'Angelina'Carpet sedum Japanese woodland stonecrop Sedum furfuraceum Spanish stonecrop Takeshima stonecrop Stonecrops 'Autumn Charm'Stonecrop Chinese sedum Stonecrops 'Matrona'Stonecrops 'Class Act'Stonecrops 'Purple Emperor'Sea Urchin Stonecrop Green cockscomb Sedum 'Spring Glow'Stonecrops 'Variegatum'Stonecrops 'Thunderhead'Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude'Stonecrops 'Weihenstephaner Gold'Lesser mexican stonecrop Sedum stahlii Sedum mocinianum

Quickly Identify Stonecrops

Fleshy leaves in varied shapes retain moisture efficiently.

Compact, mat-forming growth with upright or sprawling postures.

Star-shaped flowers in diverse colors with mild scents.

Erect or tufted stems with bluish-green hue, storing water.

Tiny seeds enclosed in membranous or leathery fruit structures.

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Care Guide for Stonecrops

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Succulent & Cactus Soil

Soil Type

Water: Stonecrops thrive in well-drained, rocky soils of arid environments and possess excellent drought tolerance. With thick, fleshy leaves, they require watering every three weeks and adapt to less frequent irrigation. Commonly grown outdoors, stonecrops excel in rock gardens with minimal rainfall.

Propagation: To propagate stonecrops, use cuttings, division, or seeds. Key requirements include bright, indirect light, consistent warmth, and well-draining soil. For cuttings, select a healthy stem, let it callous, and plant in suitable soil. Water sparingly and provide warmth for root establishment.

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