Sedum adolphi
Coppertone Stonecrop (Sedum Nussbaumerianum) · Adolph's Sedum · Golden sedum · Stonecrop · Coppertone Stonecrop
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Sedum adolphi, the coppertone stonecrop or golden Sedum, is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Mexico, where it grows in rocky terrain and on cliff faces. It has also become naturalized in Sicily and the Canary Islands. It is known for its bright orange-copper leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.
🌳 Coppertone stonecrop's leaves display a distinctive coppery-red tint, which occupies an unconventional role in botanical art by expanding the range of natural tones available to artists. In addition to its aesthetic contributions, Coppertone stonecrop performs a vital health-related function indoors. It helps moderate environmental conditions by absorbing screen radiation and emitting oxygen, which enhances air quality and promotes a more wholesome indoor atmosphere.
🎭 Calm and serenity
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The coppertone stonecrop grows best when it gets abundant light for most of the day. It can, however, adjust to conditions with less sunlight. Its native habitat provides similar light exposure. Excessive light can scorch the leaves, while insufficient light results in weak stems and faded foliage.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Coppertone stonecrop favors its native conditions with warm to hot temperatures between 68℉ and 100℉ (20℃ to 38℃). They can tolerate even higher summer heat if given partial shade to avoid heat stress. In winter, it is recommended to place them in a cooler spot with temperatures near 50℉ to 60℉ (10℃ to 15℃) to promote dormancy and improve growth the following spring.
💨 Humidity normal (40-60%)
This plant will thrive in moderate humidity, which is probably the level in your home. However, misting it a few times a week can be very beneficial. Make sure the room has good ventilation.
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Coppertone stonecrop only needs light fertilizer applications once or twice a year during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter or summer when it is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before feeding. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and promotes blooms.
🪴 Pot & Repot Every 2 years
When repotting Coppertone stonecrop, choose a pot slightly larger than the current one that provides good drainage. Use a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Gently remove the plant from its old pot, brush off excess soil, and plant it at the same depth. Wait several days before watering so any root damage can heal. Repot in spring or fall and place the plant in a brightly lit spot.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Succulent, Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 23 cm
- Mature Spread
- 49 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Red
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Mexico