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Sedum commixtum
The plant loves sunny habitats and direct sunlight.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In the winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -12.2 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
In the wild, it grows at altitudes of 2 600 - 3 000 m above sea level.
Sedum commixtum, also known as Sedum Comic Tom, is a succulent whose name is derived from the Latin word "commixtum" meaning mixed, jumbled or blended. This name probably refers to the confusing appearance of the plant, giving the impression that the plant is mixed from different species or even genus. It is an endemic of Oaxaca, Mexico, and grows at altitudes between 2 600 and 3 000 m above sea level.
This stonecrop boasts blue-grey leaves, often with purple-red tips, reaching up to 3 cm in length. Small rosettes form at the ends of the stems. The stems, initially fleshy and blue-grey, turn purple-red or brownish as they age. Over time they become woody and form low and often sparse shrubs.
The flowers of this succulent plant appear in autumn. They turn a brownish-red colour and the petals have greenish-yellow shades.
If we plant a leaf of this stonecrop, a new plant may grow. This small succulent has an unusual shape and can make an interesting addition to houseplants.