Sedum spurium (Dragon's Blood)
CrassulaceaeSedum 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.
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.
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse; very drought-resistant
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Many species tolerate light frosts
