Water
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Sedum cepaea prefers to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Also known as Stonecrop
Pink Stonecrop (Sedum cepaea) is a charming succulent with small, star-shaped pink flowers and fleshy, rounded leaves, thriving in sunny, well-drained locations.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and compact growth.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Drought tolerant once established. Overwatering is detrimental.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Adaptable to various temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers warm to moderate temperatures during the growing season. Tolerates heat well and some frost.
Low fertilizer needs
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced, diluted fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can weaken the plant.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Sedum cepaea prefers to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Prune in spring to remove any winter damage and to shape the plant. Pinch back stems in summer to encourage bushier growth and more flowers.
Deadhead spent blooms to maintain appearance and prevent self-seeding, unless desired.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and allow them to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. They root readily and quickly establish.
Repot Sedum cepaea every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Where Pink Stonecrop (Sedum cepaea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | Sedum cepaea |
Similar in genus Sedum
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