Sedum makinoi

Gold Stonecrop

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A vibrant succulent ground cover featuring small golden-yellow leaves that transition to orange-red in winter. Ideal for pots, rockeries, and hanging baskets requiring low maintenance.
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Plant Details

Common Name Gold Stonecrop
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Species Makinoi
Origin Japan
Blooming Small yellow star-shaped flowers in late summer
Leaf Color Golden yellow to orange-red
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix with perlite and coarse sand

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Drought tolerant. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal color; tolerates partial shade but may lose golden hue. Avoid deep shade.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer). Do not fertilize in winter.

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Pruning

Pinch back leggy stems to encourage bushiness. Remove dead foliage promptly to prevent rot.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

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
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
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)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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