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Sedum stahlii
Ideal for the plant is a sunny habitat.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
The plant can tolerate short periods down to -15 °C. However, it is not completely hardy.
Sedum stahlii is mainly grown for the beautiful colour of its tiny leaves. It is ideal for succulent gardens, bowls or on its own.
Sedum stahlii is known as Mexican Sedum. It is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Puebla and Veracruz, where it grows on steep rocky slopes at altitudes up to 2,450 m above sea level.
The opposite leaves are elongated, elliptical or spherical. The colour is almost dark green with a red or reddish-brown tinge. The surface of the leaves is covered with short, soft hairs, which give the plant a velvety appearance. In the early stages of growth the stems grow upright, later they lie flat and form shrubs up to 30 cm tall.
The yellow star-shaped flowers are usually five-petalled. They appear from late spring to early summer, but flowering tends to occur on older plants.
I recommend occasional rejuvenation for this species. The lower leaves often fall off and can be used for further propagation if desired. Although the plant can tolerate light frosts it is quite fragile. This stonecrop is particularly striking with its beautifully coloured, small leaves. These already impress everyone who comes into contact with the plant at first sight.