Sedum sarmentosum

String of Gold Sedum

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A trailing succulent with yellow-green leaves and small star-shaped flowers. Drought-tolerant, ideal for hanging baskets or ground cover in sunny locations.
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Plant Details

Common Name String of Gold Sedum
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Species Sarmentosum
Origin China
Blooming Foliage plant with small yellow star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer.
Leaf Color Yellow-green, turning red in cold stress or full sun
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining succulent mix with perlite and coarse sand

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for vibrant color, tolerates partial shade but may etiolate in low light

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Fertilization

Feed lightly once a month during growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer

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Pruning

Trim trailing stems regularly to encourage bushiness and remove dead foliage

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
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Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
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)
500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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