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Sedum palmeri var. rubromarginatum R.T.Clausen

Family: CRASSULACEAE · Variety or form of Sedum palmeri

Publication: Variat. Spp. Sedum Mex. Cordill. Plateau 9. 1981

Origin and Habitat

Mexico.

Cultivation and Propagation

These plants like filtered light and can tolerate full shadow. This species prefers dry conditions and it is best to refrain from watering it until the rootball has dried out completely. The plant can then be immersed in water and well drained and left until it has completely dried out again. Its succulent leaves will store enough water to survive for long time.

Uses: They can form a carpet that drapes over stones or walls outdoors on rock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer. It is also a perfect choice for a large planter, from which its pendant branchlets can be allowed to hang down.

Propagation: This is a tough plant which spreads aggressively, division of old plant can be made in spring and late summer; cuttings in summer.