Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Scientific Name

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Common Name(s)

Coral Carpet Stonecrop, White Stonecrop

Synonym(s)

Sedum 'Coral Carpet'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Sedum

Origin

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is a cultivar of Sedum album. The origin is unknown.

Description

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is a mat-forming succulent with creeping stems and numerous short branches bearing small, fleshy, bead-like leaves. The leaves can be linear or egg-shaped and grow up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) long and 0.8 inches (2 cm) wide. The leaves emerge coral-colored, then turn bright green during the growing season and become reddish-bronze in winter.

In early summer, Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' produces small, star-shaped flowers with five white to pale pink petals in dense clusters on erect stalks with bracts similar to leaves. The flower stalks can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) long.

How to Grow and Care for Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Light: Sufficient light is most important to growing a healthy plant. Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' grows best in locations where it will enjoy the full sun for at least six hours daily but tolerate some shade. Place the plant near a sunny window or use artificial lights when growing indoors.

Soil: This plant does not like to sit in waterlogged soil, so drainage is essential to prevent root rot. Use a commercially available mix for succulents, or create your own.

Temperature: Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' has a good tolerance to heat and low temperatures. It grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3a to 8b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from -40 to 20 °F (-40 to -6.7 °C).

Watering: From spring through fall, water thoroughly and wait for the soil to dry out before watering again. During the winter, water the plant just enough to keep it from shriveling. When watering, avoid wetting the leaves, stems, and flowers.

Fertilizing: Feed a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength during the growing season. However, feeding is unnecessary if you provide the plant with fresh soil annually.

Repotting: When Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' outgrows its current pot, repot it into a larger one during the spring. Make sure the soil is dry before you begin repotting.

Propagation: Once you have one Sedum album 'Coral Carpet', it is easy to make more by taking leaves or stem cuttings and dividing the plant. It is also easy to start from seeds in spring or summer. Take cuttings in spring and divide the plant after it has finished flowering.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Sedum.

Toxicity of Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is not listed as toxic for people, but it can be mildly toxic to pets and children.

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