How to Care for Sedum sarmentosum (stringy stonecrop)

Korean name: 돌나물

Sedum sarmentosum (stringy stonecrop) photo

Sedum sarmentosum is a succulent plant characterized by thick, fleshy leaves that are yellow-green in color and spread along trailing stems. It produces small yellow flowers intermittently and is drought tolerant, making it easy to care for. It grows naturally and is also used as an edible vegetable.

Key facts

Category: Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae
Difficulty: Easy
Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
Native to: Korea, China, Japan
Growth rate: Fast
Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Traits: succulent, easy care, drought tolerant, edible, native
Also known as: stringy stonecrop, gold moss stonecrop

Care Guide

Light: Thrives in bright indirect light.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
Soil: Use well-drained soil suitable for succulents.
Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.
Temperature: 15~25°C
Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Sedum sarmentosum?

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

Where should you keep Sedum sarmentosum?

Light: Thrives in bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Soil: Use well-drained soil suitable for succulents.

Is Sedum sarmentosum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Sedum sarmentosum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Temperature: 15~25°C. Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient. Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.