Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Sedum lucidum is drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if overwatered.
Water thoroughly when the top few centimeters of soil are dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Sedum lucidum is a succulent with glossy, ovate leaves that forms attractive mounds. It is a low-maintenance plant ideal for rock gardens and containers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and flowering.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; can tolerate heat but avoid frost.
Minimal
25% intensity
Fertilize lightly during the growing season; over-fertilizing can cause weak growth.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Sedum lucidum is drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if overwatered.
Water thoroughly when the top few centimeters of soil are dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Prune in spring to remove any dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant. Pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth.
Deadhead spent flowers in late summer or autumn to maintain tidiness and prevent self-seeding if not desired.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer, allow them to callous for a few days, then plant in well-draining soil.
Roots will form within a few weeks, and new growth will emerge.
Repot Sedum lucidum every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Repot in spring before new growth begins to allow the roots to establish.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | Sedum lucidum |
Similar in genus Sedum
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