Sedum spurium (Dragon's Blood) Price range: 5,90 € through 12,40 €Select options
Sedum · SUCCSCSE
Sedum spurium (Dragon's Blood)
Crassulaceae
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Sedum spurium (Dragon's Blood) · A succulent from the Crassulaceae family, with small, fleshy leaves on branched stems. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
Price range: 5,90 € through 12,40 €
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About Sedum spurium Sangre de dragon
Coming from Northern Hemisphere (Asia, Europe, America), Sedum spurium Sangre de dragon is a succulent of the Crassulaceae family appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts. It is characterized by varied succulent leaves with trailing or pendent habit, an evolutionary adaptation that makes it a unique piece in the world of succulents.
We grow Sedum spurium Sangre de dragon at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. That’s why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Sedum spurium Sangre de dragon | |
| Family | Crassulaceae | |
| Origin | Northern Hemisphere (Asia, Europe, America) | |
| Natural habitat | highly diverse: from high mountain to coast | |
| Adult size | 5-60 cm depending on species | |
| Flowering | small star-shaped flowers in clusters | |
| Propagation | very easy from cutting | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic · some spp. edible |
Did you know?
Sedum spectabile and Sedum acre have been used in ornamental gardening since medieval times; some species like S. acre were called “Houseleek” and were planted on the roofs of European villages to protect against lightning.
Light
Very bright, indirect or filtered light. Ideal near a south or east window.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
Botanical fact sheet
Botanical name
Sedum spurium (Dragon's Blood)
Genus · species
Sedum · spurium (Dragon's Blood)
Family
Crassulaceae
Origin
Mexico, South Africa, Madagascar
Natural habitat
Rocky slopes, Mediterranean climates
Growth rate
Slow — 2 to 4 cm per year
Lifespan
15-30 years with proper care
Flowering
Spring · panicle inflorescences
Propagation
Leaf or stem cutting
Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets
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