Photo: Daderot, Wikipedia
Sedum
Oaxacan Stonecrop
Sedum oaxacanum
A compact spreading sedum with slender blue-green leaves arranged densely around branching stems.
Plant profile updated August 25, 2026
QUICK FACTS
Key growing and identification information for Sedum oaxacanum.
IDENTIFICATION
Look for these characteristics when identifying Sedum oaxacanum.
HOW TO GROW OAXACAN STONECROP
Use these growing guidelines as a practical starting point and adjust for local conditions.
Light
Grow in full sun to partial shade and introduce intense sunlight gradually.
Water
Water thoroughly after the soil dries, using less water during cool weather.
Soil
Use a porous succulent mix that releases excess water quickly.
Temperature and Maintenance
Protect from prolonged frost and use a container in colder climates.
PROPAGATION BY STEM CUTTINGS
Oaxacan Stonecrop is easily multiplied from healthy stems.
- Select healthy plant material.
- Use a sterile blade and allow cut surfaces to callus.
- Place the cutting or plantlet in dry, fast-draining soil.
- Wait several days before watering lightly.
- Keep it warm and in bright filtered light while roots establish.
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
The botanical classification currently used for this plant profile.
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | Sedum oaxacanum |
Safety: Generally considered non-toxic. Avoid ingesting unfamiliar plants and keep potentially toxic species away from children and animals.
