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Sedum clavatum
The plant likes sunny locations and partial shade.
Water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can withstand temperatures down to -3.9 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
The plant has prostrate to trailing stems, so it looks best in a hanging pot or on the edge of a container.
Sedum clavatum is a small stonecrop species native to Mexico, where it was discovered by Robert T. Clausen in 1959 in the Tiscalatengo Gorge region. The species epithet clavatum means “club-shaped” and refers to the form of the sepals. In cultivation, slightly different forms exist, varying somewhat in leaf shape and coloration.
The plant produces fleshy blue-green leaves covered with a dense powdery coating, sometimes with reddish pointed tips. Creeping, branched stems are topped with compact rosettes that can reach about 5 cm in diameter. Stems grow up to around 10 cm long, and the lower leaves naturally wither and drop as the plant develops.
The flowers are star-shaped and appear from late spring into early summer in compact clusters. They are usually five-petaled, with white petals and dark red anthers that gently contrast with the waxy foliage.
Sedum clavatum grows best in a bright position in a well-drained substrate that should not remain overly wet for long periods. Thanks to its trailing habit, it is an excellent choice for hanging pots, and it can be easily propagated even from a single leaf. Collectors may also appreciate that crested and variegated forms exist, making this species a valuable addition to any succulent collection.