Plant
Sedum makinoi
Sedum makinoiAlso known as Makino's Stonecrop
Makino's stonecrop is a delicate evergreen succulent native to rocky, shaded hillsides and ravines across Japan. Slender trailing stems creep along the ground, forming dense carpets of small, rounded, lime-green leaves that efficiently store moisture. In early summer, the foliage is crowned with clusters of tiny, star-shaped yellow blossoms that attract solitary bees and hoverflies.
SucculentGroundcoverPerennial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAutotrophic (photosynthesis)
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
- Aphids
ThreatsHabitat loss from urban development and over-collection in native ranges
HabitatsTemperate rocky ravines, moist forest slopes, and rock crevices
Life spanPerennial (5–10 years or more via vegetative spreading)
Classification
- OrderSaxifragales
- FamilyCrassulaceae
- GenusSedum
- SpeciesSedum makinoi
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
- Cultivation: Provide well-draining gritty soil and bright, indirect light to prevent stem elongation.
- Handling: Handle stems gently, as the brittle succulent leaves detach easily when bumped.
- Propagation: Place detached healthy leaf or stem cuttings directly onto moist soil to root.
Close Relative (c) Sannse, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative Bjoertvedt / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Same Family André Karwath aka Aka / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
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