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Sedum praealtum aka Shrubby Stonecrop
Sedum | Updated: January 19, 2025
This shrub-like succulent has green leaves that look similar to Crassula ovata. It can grow tall, and it spreads out for several feet as it grows. It has yellow star-like blossoms in the early spring.
Quick Guide
- Partial sun to partial shade ⛅
- Typical water needs for a succulent
- Plant grows up to 12″ (30.5 cm) tall
- Plant grows up to 36″ (91 cm) wide
- Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C)
- Not cold hardy
- Propagation by stem cuttings
- Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
- Summer Dormant
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General Care for Sedum praealtum aka Shrubby Stonecrop
Sedum praealtum aka Shrubby Stonecrop grows tall and wide, with intertwining stems. Its leaves may turn red tips in bright sunlight. This succulent is excellent for adding height and texture to gardens and is adaptable enough for indoor growth.
Watering
Sedum praealtum aka Shrubby Stonecrop has typical watering needs for a succulent. Use the soak and dry method, allowing the soil to completely dry out between waterings.
Where to Plant
Shrubby Stonecrop is not cold hardy, so in zones colder than 20°F (-6.7°C), plant it in a container for indoor protection. It thrives in full to partial sun.
Plant in an area receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Indoors, place it near a southern-facing window (in the Northern Hemisphere) for ample sunlight.
How to Propagate Sedum praealtum aka Shrubby Stonecrop
Sedum praealtum aka Shrubby Stonecrop propagates easily from stem cuttings.
Cuttings
To propagate Shrubby Stonecrop from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant and allow it to callous for several days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water when the soil has completely dried out.
Commonly Mistaken For
Sedum dendroideum Bush Sedum: Some consider these two synonymous, but Bush Sedum grows taller than Shrubby Stonecrop, with shorter leaves.
Succulent Synonyms
- Green Cockscomb
Tags & Attributes
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Sedum
Species: S. praealtum