Sedum Spiral Staircase

Sedum Spiral Staircase is a fairly common succulent in the Czech Republic, which visually resembles Sedum goldmanii and Villadia batesii. It is possible that all these plants are one and the same. They are probably hybrids, one of the parents may be the Mexican Sedum moranense.

This tiny stalked, narrow-leaved, lush green gauge tree produces low, spiral staircase-style shrubs, which is perfectly reflected in its name. In full sun, the leaves change colour rapidly, becoming lighter, and tiny red dots appear at the tips, which coalesce into larger clumps over the summer.

The flowers of this plant are white, quite large for the size of the succulent and make an impressive impression. They bloom at different times of the year, but mostly in late summer. The sessile flowers often appear in the upper parts of the stems.

To maintain a healthy appearance, I recommend giving the plant direct sun and adequate watering. Watering should be intermittent depending on the weather, e.g. once a week. Stems that are too long can easily be cut back, and the plant will quickly form new branches. It can also be grown as an overhanging plant in hanging containers. When planted next to other plants it creates a beautiful contrast. Due to its growth, fertilisation is not necessary as the plant may become too lanky. It can therefore be cared for by virtually anyone and the plant can be perfectly adapted to your own decorative goals.