Plant · GBIF taxon 5688173
Coppertone Stonecrop
Sedum adolphiAlso known as Golden Sedum, Adolph's Sedum, Golden Stonecrop
Coppertone stonecrop forms sprawling rosettes of thick, flesh-like leaves that flush a vivid golden-orange when grown in direct sunlight. Star-shaped white blossoms emerge in dense spring clusters above the foliage, drawing in bees and small pollinators. Rooted naturally in the exposed rock faces of Mexico, this resilient succulent stores ample moisture within its leaves to survive severe droughts.
SucculentDrought TolerantSun Loving
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Snails
- Slugs
- Mealybugs
ThreatsOverwatering, severe frosts, and localized habitat disturbance
HabitatsRocky cliffs, arid scrublands, and cultivated gardens
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderSaxifragales
- FamilyCrassulaceae
- GenusSedum
- SpeciesSedum adolphi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Coloring: Provide direct sunlight to encourage the deepest copper hues on the foliage.
- Watering: Allow the soil to dry out fully before providing deep, infrequent water.
- Propagation: Root single leaves or stem tips directly in well-draining succulent soil.
Co-Occurring Succulent (c) Israel Castorena Lemus, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/) / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
Family Member (c) Neptalí Ramírez Marcial, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Neptalí Ramírez Marcial · cc-by
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