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Sedum dasyphyllum

Dainty Stonecrop

Trailing succulent with tiny grey-green leaves and bright yellow star-shaped flowers in spring. Ideal for hanging baskets, rockeries, and edging.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Dainty Stonecrop
Family	Crassulaceae
Genus	Sedum
Species	Dasyphyllum
Origin	Southern Europe / Mediterranean
Blooming	Yellow flowers in late spring; primarily grown for foliage texture.
Leaf Color	Grey-green (turns pink/red in cold/sun)
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with added perlite for drainage

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Watering

Water deeply only when soil is completely dry. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Needs full sun to maintain compact growth and color. Can tolerate partial shade but may stretch.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted balanced fertilizer once a month during active growth (Spring/Summer). Do not fertilize in winter.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers. Pinch back stems to encourage branching and prevent legginess.

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

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 95°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

30% – 60%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1000 – 18000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

800 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

15% – 40%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

200 – 1200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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