Sedum cauticola
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Sedum cauticola

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–9
Click count
4
Observations
5

Description

Source: leafsnap

Hylotelephium cauticola, the cliff stonecrop, syn. Sedum cauticola, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to Hokkaido, Japan. Growing to 8 cm (3 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) wide, it is a carpet-forming succulent perennial with trailing stems of pink-tinged grey-green round leaves, and purplish pink star-shaped flowers in autumn.The specific epithet cauticola means "growing on cliffs", referring to the plant's favoured habitat.It is grown in rock gardens and alpine gardens in alkaline to neutral soil. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Native to dry areas, cliff-dwelling stonecrop flourishes in full sun; its natural habitat is marked by intense sunlight and scarce shade. It will also tolerate partial sun, giving it some flexibility in its growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C

Cliff-dwelling stonecrop does best in warm conditions and needs relatively high temperatures during the growing season to support growth and metabolic activity. It prefers abundant sunlight, proper moisture, and good airflow. However, it can be damaged by very low temperatures and by overwatering. It's also important to maintain balance and avoid excessively high temperatures and overly dry conditions.

Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For cliff-dwelling stonecrop, small amounts of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season are adequate. Avoid fertilizing in winter or in summer when the plant is dormant. Reduce fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying any. Fertilizing helps support healthy growth and promotes flowering.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Sedum
Family
Crassulaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Mature Height
20 cm
Mature Spread
40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter
Native Area
Japan

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