Also known as Gold Moss · Gold Moss Stonecrop · Graveyard Moss
Stringy Stonecrop (Sedum sarmentosum) is a vigorous, low-growing groundcover with trailing stems bearing fleshy, bright green leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in sum
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 growth and flowering.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Drought tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C. Can tolerate higher temperatures if kept adequately hydrated.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
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. Stringy Stonecrop is drought-tolerant once established. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so err on the side of underwatering, especially during winter months.
Ensure pots have good drainage.
Prune to maintain shape or to remove any dead or damaged stems. Pinching back stem tips can encourage bushier growth. Pruning is best done in spring or early summer after flowering to promote vigorous new shoots.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings of about 5-10 cm in length during spring or summer. Allow the cuttings to callus for a day or two before planting them in well-draining soil. Roots will form quickly.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Repotting is best done in spring.
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Where Stringy Stonecrop (Sedum sarmentosum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | Sedum sarmentosum |
Similar in genus Sedum
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