In 1905,Joseph Nelson Rosedescribed this works asCorynephyllum viride . The specific epithet " viride " ( pronounced VEER - ih - dee ) refers to its green leaves . However , whenErnst Friedrich Bergercombined it intoSedum , he had to change the specific name toSedum viride , which was already being used to key a plant from Japan . As a result , the nameSedum corynephyllumwas chosen .

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Corynephyllum viride

Sedum corynephyllum in bloom

In habitat, Ciudad del Maíz, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Derivative of a photo bykarel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.

Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Sedum

The specific epithet " corynephyllum " ( pronounced kor - ry - nee - FIL - um ) have in mind " clubhouse - shaped leafage " and denote to the shape of the leaves of this specie .

Sedum corynephyllumis native toMexico . It occurs in Veracruz , Hidalgo , Querétaro , Guanajuato , and San Luis Potosi .

Sedum corynephyllum

In habitat, Xichú, Guanajuato, México. Derivative of a photo byretonios123. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.

Sedum corynephyllumis a succulentsubshrubwith nine - shaped leaves densely clustered at the offset gratuity . The ramification are usually tumid or sometimesrecumbentand can originate up to 16 inches ( 40 atomic number 96 ) long . The loose green leaf often have reddish tip , measure up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) long .

The flower ofSedum corynephyllumhave light-green - yellowpetalsand very big , unequalsepals . They come out in loose , branching clump in springiness and summer .

Light : Sufficient luminosity is most authoritative for growing a healthy plant . Sedum corynephyllumgrows best in location that receive full Sunday for at least six hours a Clarence Shepard Day Jr. but will put up some tad . lay the plant near a cheery window or use artificial lights when growing indoors .

Sedum corynephyllum

In habitat, Xichú, Guanajuato, México. Derivative of a photo byMa. Eugenia Mendiola González. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.

Soil : This plant does not tolerate waterlogged soil , so good drainage is essential to foreclose root putrefaction . Use a commercially uncommitted mix designed for succulents , orcreate your own .

Temperature : Sedum corynephyllumhas a full permissiveness to heat and low-pitched temperature . It arise proficient inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures vagabond from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° cytosine to 10 ° C ) .

tearing : From spring to hang , body of water good and allow the soil dry out out before tearing again . During the wintertime , water the plant just enough to keep it from shriveling . When tearing , debar getting the leave , stems , and flowers soused .

Sedum corynephyllum in bloom

In habitat, Ciudad del Maíz, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Derivative of a photo bykarel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.

fertilize : Feed a water supply - soluble plant food stretch to half the recommended strength during the growing time of year . However , feeding is unneeded if   you put up the plant with fresh soil annually .

Repotting : WhenSedum corynephyllumoutgrows its current potbelly , repot it into a with child one during the spring . ensure the grime is dry before you begin repotting .

extension : It is well-fixed to propagateSedum corynephyllumby look at leaf or stem cuttings during the growing season or by sowing seeded player in natural spring or summer .

Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Sedum .

Sedum corynephyllumis not listed as toxic to people , but it can be gently toxic to darling and youngster .

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