Sedum cauticola
Description
Source: leafsnapHylotelephium 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.
🌡️ 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.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 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