Sedum spathulifolium

Round-leaved Stonecrop

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Hardy succulent groundcover with spoon-shaped, fleshy blue-green leaves. Drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun or bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Round-leaved Stonecrop
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Species Spathulifolium
Origin Western North America
Blooming Small yellow star-shaped flowers in late spring to summer
Leaf Color Blue-green with red margins in sun
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with pumice or perlite (pH 6.0-7.5)

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Watering

Water only when soil is dry. Reduce frequency in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright light to prevent etiolation; full sun outdoors, filtered near window indoors

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Fertilization

Feed monthly with diluted succulent fertilizer during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch back leggy stems; remove spent flowers after blooming

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale

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 4 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3000
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
300 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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