Plant
October Daphne
Hylotelephium sieboldiiAlso known as Siebold's Stonecrop, Siebold's Sedum
October stonecrop forms arching, trailing stems clad in rounded, blue-green leaves with subtle red margins that intensify as autumn approaches. In late season when most garden perennials fade, dense terminal clusters of star-shaped, bright pink blossoms open to attract late-season pollinators. Native to rocky crevices in Japan, this delicate succulent thrives in well-drained soil and cold winter conditions.
SucculentPerennialAutumn-Flowering
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAutotrophic
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
- Aphids
ThreatsHabitat disruption in wild native ranges and excess soil moisture in cultivation
HabitatsRocky slopes, mountain cliffs, and gravelly cultivated soils
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Classification
- OrderSaxifragales
- FamilyCrassulaceae
- GenusHylotelephium
- SpeciesHylotelephium sieboldii
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
- Sunlight needs: Position in full sun to partial shade to preserve leaf coloration.
- Watering schedule: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings to prevent root rot.
- Winter care: Ensure sharp drainage to keep roots dry during frozen conditions.
Pollinator Andreas Trepte / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative André Karwath aka Aka / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
Family Member no rights reserved, uploaded by Irene Saltini · cc0
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