White stonecrop (Sedum album)
Care, watering, light and tips for White stonecrop on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About White stonecrop
Sedum album, commonly known as white stonecrop or wormgrass, is a small perennial succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family. It forms dense mats of tiny, fleshy leaves, which can range from bright green to reddish hues under sun stress. It's ideal for rock gardens, green roofs, or as a groundcover in dry, sunny landscapes.
Native range
Europe, North Africa, and West Asia
Care tips
It requires full sun for compact growth and optimal coloration. Watering should be sparse, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it's highly susceptible to overwatering. Use a very well-draining, preferably sandy or gritty, substrate specifically formulated for cacti and succulents. Avoid waterlogging at all costs, as it is the most common cause of rot.
How to save a dying White stonecrop
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, or falling leaves; leggy stems stretching for light.
- First aid
- Check soil (dry/wet). If overwatered, remove and let dry. If underwatered, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot. Lack of light also weakens it quickly.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't fully rotted or healthy stems remain for propagation.