Creeping sedum (Phedimus stoloniferus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Creeping sedum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Creeping sedum
Phedimus stoloniferus, also known as Stolon Stonecrop or "Dragon's Blood" in some varieties, is a low-growing, creeping succulent ideal for ground cover or rock gardens. Its bright green, fleshy leaves, which often develop reddish hues with sun exposure, form a dense and attractive mat. It is perfect for low-maintenance gardens, hanging baskets, or as an accent plant in succulent arrangements.
Native range
Caucasus region and northern Turkey
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and intense leaf coloration. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings to prevent waterlogging, as it is a succulent and very sensitive to excess water. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-poor soils; a cactus and succulent mix is ideal. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Creeping sedum
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowed or blackened leaves; droopy, watery stems.
- First aid
- Remove affected leaves and stems. Check roots; if rotten, prune and repot in dry, well-draining substrate.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter or with poor drainage.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's resilient. With pruning and adjusted watering, it usually recovers.