Stonecrop

Family Crassulaceae. Native to Central America, South America, Madagascar. This magnificent succulent plant has branching stems and numerous fleshy leaves. All stonecrops are noted for their ease of cultivation and propagation.

Morgan's stonecrop - Sedum morganianum - an ampelous form with long hanging stems reaching 60-100 cm in length and covered with small bluish-green leaves. This stonecrop is widely cultivated as a houseplant and is much loved for its unusual appearance and undemanding nature.

Weinberg's stonecrop - Sedum weinbergii - the shoots are initially erect, becoming prostrate as they develop; the leaves form a loose star-shaped rosette. It grows fairly quickly, with the stem becoming bare at the base, so regular renewal is required.

Prealtum stonecrop - Sedum prealtum - unlike the previous species, this one is a shrub reaching 50-60 cm in height and has long glossy leaves.

Thick-leaved stonecrop - Sedum pachyphylium - also widespread; its stems are erect up to 25-30 cm long, leaves are thick, cylindrical and have red tips. Usually the long stems cannot withstand the weight of the thick leaves and the plant requires a support or the stems are allowed to hang over the edge of the pot.

Red-colored stonecrop - Sedum rubrotinctum - also widespread, very similar to the previous species. Its stems are erect up to 25-30 cm long; the leaves are thick and cylindrical, with not just the tip but a large part of the leaf turning red, especially in sunlight.

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