Caucasian stonecrop
Also known as: crimson stonecrop; large fringed stonecrop
A vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, with fleshy, toothed leaves held on spreading, rooting stems. Star-shaped, pink or white flowers are produced in rounded clusters in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium)
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Caucasian stonecrop
Distribution map
Caucasus, Armenia, N. Iran
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Caucasian stonecrop
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Caucasian stonecrop care guide
- Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking
Fertilizing
FertilizingUltra-diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm summer only
Pruning
PruningTrim back after flowering to maintain shape
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae
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