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Sedum clavatum variegata
The plant likes sunny locations, but can also tolerate partial shade.
Always 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.
Cooler nights can cause delicate pink streaks to appear on the edges of the leaves.
Sedum clavatum variegata is a variegated form of the small Mexican stonecrop Sedum clavatum, which was described in 1959 from the Tiscalatengo gorge area. The specific epithet clavatum means “club-shaped” and refers to the form of the sepals. The variegated form differs from the typical plant mainly in the coloration of the leaves.
The leaves are fleshy, blue-green to grey-green, with a fine powdery coating. A defining feature of this form is the creamy margins of the leaves, which create a subtle contrast with the central leaf surface. The leaves form compact rosettes on trailing, branched stems that can reach a length of about 10 cm. Lower leaves naturally dry and fall off as the plant grows.
The flowers are star-shaped and appear from late spring to early summer in small clusters. They have white petals and dark red stamens, which gently contrast with the waxy leaf surface.
Sedum clavatum variegata requires a bright position and a well-draining substrate. Watering should be done only after the substrate has dried, as it should not remain waterlogged for long periods. With its trailing habit and distinctive variegation, it is an attractive form that works well on its own or as a subtle accent in a succulent collection.