Creeping sedum (Phedimus stolonifer)
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 stolonifer, also known as Sedum stoloniferum or 'Persiskt fetblad', is a low-growing perennial succulent, ideal for ground cover or filling gaps in rock gardens. Its bright green fleshy leaves take on reddish hues in full sun or cold conditions, and it produces small pink or white flowers in summer. It's perfect for low-maintenance gardens, hanging baskets, or as an accent in succulent arrangements.
Native range
Caucasus, Turkey, and northern Iran
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and intense coloration. Watering should be moderate; wait for the substrate to dry out completely between waterings to avoid waterlogging, especially in winter. Use a well-draining substrate specifically for succulents or cacti. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Creeping sedum
- Warning signs
- Wilted, soft, or yellowing leaves, leggy stems searching for light. Soft, dark roots.
- First aid
- Remove from pot, check roots. If rotted, prune affected parts and repot in dry, well-draining substrate. Place in bright indirect light.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter or low light. Also, poor drainage and intense direct sun without acclimatization.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's very resilient. Take healthy stem cuttings if the mother plant is too damaged; they root easily.