sedum dasyphyllum

Silver tears, Thick leaved stonecrop.

Care level

Easy

This tiny trailing succulent forms dense mats of powdery blue-gray leaves that look like miniature jelly beans clustered together. In summer, it puts on a charming display with clusters of star-shaped pink flowers that contrast beautifully against its compact, bead-like foliage.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (-5°C - 35°C)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Low

Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

An ambiant humidity between 20 and 50% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Wide/Shallow

Wide/Shallow

Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Trailing

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.

It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The sedum dasyphyllum can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Propagation methods

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