How to Care for Hylotelephium erythrostictum (garden stonecrop)

Korean name: 꿩의비름

Hylotelephium erythrostictum (garden stonecrop) photo

This is a succulent ornamental plant with thick leaves that store water. It grows in clusters and produces small flowers from summer to autumn. It is a hardy species native to East Asia.

Key facts

Category: Succulent
Difficulty: Easy
Where to keep: outdoors
Native to: Korea, China, Japan
Growth rate: Moderate
Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Traits: succulent, hardy, beginner-friendly, native
Also known as: garden stonecrop, red-spotted stonecrop

Care Guide

Light: Grow in bright sunlight or partial shade.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
Soil: Use well-draining soil.
Humidity: Prefers normal indoor humidity.
Temperature: 10~25°C
Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Hylotelephium erythrostictum?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hylotelephium erythrostictum?

Light: Grow in bright sunlight or partial shade. You can grow it outdoors. Soil: Use well-draining soil.

Is Hylotelephium erythrostictum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Hylotelephium erythrostictum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Temperature: 10~25°C. Humidity: Prefers normal indoor humidity. Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.