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Sedum adolphi Raym.-Hamet
| Family Name: | Crassulaceae |
| Synonyms: | Sedum nussbaumerianum Bitter |
| Common Name: | Coppertone Stonecrop, Nussbaumer's Sedum |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.2 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.6 m to 0.9 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent subshrub growing up to 0.2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Thick, fleshy leaves are yellow-green to light orange with reddish tints along the leaf margin. Leaves (2.5 cm long) are semi-cylindrical (i.e., subterete) with pointed tips. |
| Stems | Reddish brown, smooth stems lie parallel to the ground with the tip pointed upwards. |
| Flowers | White, lightly fragrant flowers are star-shaped with numerous, white stamens (male flower part producing pollen). Flowers are arranged in a flat-topped cluster that resembles an umbel inflorescence. |
| Cultivation | Leaves are most colourful when grown in full sun with little water. When plants become leggy, take stem cuttings and grow new plants from them. Allow the soil to dry between watering and make sure there is enough air circulation. Too much soil moisture can promote fungal infections that cause stem rot. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Coastal, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray |
| Potential Problems | Overwatering is likely to lead to stem rot. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Tip, Herbaceous), Sucker |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Size | 4 cm |
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Others
| Master ID | 31742 |
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| Species ID | 6141 |
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