Sedum makinoi
A creeping, evergreen perennial to 5cm tall, with fleshy, red-tinted bright green leaves held on succulent stems, the rosette leaves shorter and rounded in winter. In summer, starry yellow flowers are produced. Can be grown as a houseplant
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in loam-based compost with added perlite, positioning plants in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Potted plants can be moved onto the patio in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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