Hylotelephium telephium

Orpine stonecrop

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Hardy perennial succulent with fleshy blue-green leaves and clusters of pink star-shaped flowers in late summer. Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
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Plant Details

Common Name Orpine stonecrop
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Hylotelephium
Species Telephium
Origin Europe / Asia / North Africa
Blooming Late summer to autumn, small star-shaped flowers in flat clusters.
Leaf Color Glaucous green turning red in cold/autumn light
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy-loam or cactus mix; poor soil tolerated better than rich.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established, water moderately during active growth, allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for compact growth and coloration; tolerates partial shade but may leggy.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient demand; apply balanced fertilizer sparingly in spring.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers; cut back in late autumn or early spring if foliage becomes leggy.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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