Sedum telephium

Orpine, Livingstone Stonecrop

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Hardy succulent perennial with fleshy foliage turning red in sun. Produces star-shaped pink/red blooms. Drought-tolerant, requires bright light and well-drained soil.
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Plant Details

Common Name Orpine, Livingstone Stonecrop
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Species Telephium
Origin Europe, Western Asia
Blooming Summer to early autumn, star-shaped clusters
Leaf Color Blue-green, reddish-purple in high light/cold
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus/succulent mix with high perlite or pumice content for drainage

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy. High risk of root rot if overwatered.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun outdoors; indoors needs a south-facing window to prevent etiolation and maintain color

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Fertilization

Light feeding during growing season (spring/summer), diluted succulent fertilizer, once monthly

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Pruning

Remove spent flower heads and dead foliage to encourage compact growth

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 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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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% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 60000
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
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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