Sedum corynephyllum
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Sedum corynephyllum

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–3
Click count
7
Observations
6

Care Guide

💧 Water

Toliman stonecrop thrives in rocky and dry environments, needing very little water—approximately once every three weeks. It prefers well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging, which is crucial for its growth. While it benefits from an occasional rain, Toliman stonecrop is still highly resilient to drought.

☀️ Light Full sun

The toliman stonecrop does best in full sun, absorbing as many rays as possible. Though it can survive and grow with only a small amount of sunlight, its development may be limited. Every stage of growth benefits from ample light. Too little light can lead to weak growth, while too much can cause scorching and drying.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–25°C

Toliman stonecrop is suited to a broad range of temperatures similar to its native growth environment, generally between 32 and 77°F (0 to 25°C). In colder seasons, warm it sparingly to avoid damage.

Ideal temperature: 0–25°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For Toliman stonecrop, light doses of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season are sufficient. Do not fertilize in winter or summer when the plant is dormant. Reduce the amount of fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before fertilizing. Fertilizing supports healthy growth and encourages blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot Every 2 years

Repot the Toliman stonecrop every two years in the spring. Use shallow, broad pots to support its growth. Be sure to use a well-draining soil mix and water the plant moderately to prevent root rot. Handle the plant gently while repotting to protect its delicate leaves.

Suggested frequency: Every 2 years
✂️ Pruning

To keep the Toliman stonecrop well-shaped, prune any excessive or dense branches in the spring and fall using the right tools. For propagation, cut a sturdy stem with 5-6 leaves, apply sulfur powder to the cut wound, and allow it to heal before planting in slightly moist soil.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Sedum
Family
Crassulaceae
Hardiness Zone
3
Mature Height
30 cm
Mature Spread
46 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Pale Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Mexico

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