Also known as Rocky Moss-Rose Stonecrop · Spanish Stonecrop · Tokyo Sun
Sedum japonicum is a low-growing succulent with fleshy leaves, often forming dense mats. It's valued for its resilience and ornamental appeal in rock gardens and containe
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
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce in winter
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Tolerates heat well; protect from hard frost
Feed sparingly
25% intensity
During growing season only
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, typically every 1-2 weeks in the growing season. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing only enough to keep the soil from completely drying.
Prune in spring or early summer to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Pinching back the tips of young stems can also promote branching and a more compact habit.
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 with minimal care, often within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | Sedum japonicum |
Similar in genus Sedum
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