Robert T. Clausen pick up this plant growing along the cliff of Tiscalatengo Gorge in Mexico in 1959 . It was known as an unnamedSedumuntil 1975 , when he describe it asSedum clavatum .
Sedum clavatumR.T. Clausen
Tiscalatengo Gorge Sedum
In cultivation, San Remo, Western Australia, Australia. Photo by Suda SM. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Sedum
The specific epithet " clavatum " ( pronounced KLAV - ah - tum ) think " club - shaped " and refers to the shape of the sepal of this species .
Sedum clavatumis native toMexico . It grows along the andesite drop-off in the valley of the Tiscalatengo River , an surface area in the Trans - Mexican Volcanic Belt near Villa Guerrero in the State of Mexico .
In cultivation, Central California, United States. Photo by Be Reyes. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Sedum clavatumis a beautifulsucculentwith crawling , forked stems that can in smallrosettesof heavy , bluish - gullible leafage with a thick , powdery finish and sometimes with blood-red pointed bakshis . It is an excellent choice for a hang basket because of its sprawling habit . The stems can develop up to 4 in ( 10 cm ) long , while the rosettes can contact a diameter of 2 inches ( 5 cm ) . As the stems grow , the low leaves course wither and drop , bring forth new leaves from the center of the stem canker . The leaves range from club - influence to elliptic - oblanceolate or obovate , measuring up to 2.6 inches ( 2.6 cm ) long and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) wide .
The principal - mold bloom ofSedum clavatumappear in stocky clusters on shortaxillarybranches from late spring to early summertime . They are normally 5 - merous , with club - shapedsepalsthe same color as the farewell , whitepetals , and dark redanthers .
In addition to the varying shape of the leaves , there is a form ofSedum clavatumwith more blue leaves .
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Inner Light : Sufficient light is essential to growing a tidy industrial plant . Sedum clavatumgrows best in locations where it delight the full Lord’s Day for at least six hours day by day but stand some tint . Place the plant near a gay windowpane or apply artificial light when turn indoors .
Soil : This plant does not like to sit around in waterlogged soil , so drain is indispensable to prevent theme rot . Use a commercially available mix for succulents , orcreate your own .
Temperature : Sedum clavatumhas a serious tolerance to inflame and low temperature . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° hundred ) .
In cultivation, Kahului, Hawaii, United States. Photo by Jen Jay Aldos-Bacay. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lacrimation : From spring through declination , water exhaustively and hold back for the grease to dry out out before watering again . During the winter , H2O the plant just enough to keep it from shrivel . When watering , avoid wetting the leaves , stems , and flowers .
fertilise : Feed a water - soluble fertilizer dilute to half the recommend strength during the growing time of year . However , feeding is unnecessary if you provide the plant with impertinent soil yearly .
Repotting : WhenSedum clavatumoutgrows its current pot , repot it into a larger one during the spring . verify the grunge is dry before you begin repot .
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : Once you have oneSedum clavatum , it is well-fixed to make more by taking leave-taking or root word cut and dividing the industrial plant . It is also easy to start from seeds in spring or summer . Take cutting in spring and divide the plant after it has finished flowering .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Sedum .
Sedum clavatumis not listed as toxic for the great unwashed but can be mildly toxic to pets and child .
Flowers. In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Lewis Hiller. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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In cultivation, Basque Country, Spain. Photo by Otaolea Alex. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
