Phedimus kamtschaticus(Fisch . & C. A. Mey . ) H. ' thyroxine Hart
Kamschatca Sedum , Kamschatca Stonecrop , Orange Stonecrop , Russian Stonecrop
Aizopsis kamtschatica , Sedum aizoonsubsp.kamtschaticum , Sedum kamtschaticum
Photo byStan Shebs
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : UmbiliceaeGenus : Phedimus
The specific name " kamtschaticus(kam - SHAY - si - kus ) " refers to theKamchatka Peninsulain eastern Russia .
Phedimus kamtschaticusis native toRussia(along the Pacific coast ofSiberia , including theKamchatka Peninsula ) and North , East , and CentralChina , Japan , andKorea .
Phedimus kamtschaticus , formerly known asSedum kamtschaticum , is an attractive , low - growing succulent that forms a lustrelessness of thick , sarcoid , racy green leaves on numerous spreading - ascending stems . It is a very varying species that can grow up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) marvellous and fan out up to 18 column inch ( 45 curium ) wide by short woody rootstalk . The leaves are about 2 column inch ( 5 atomic number 96 ) long and usually with serrated edges . Most of the foliage disappears in the cold winter month .
The efflorescence are star topology - shaped , bright yellow with orange anthers , and look in bunch in summertime .
Light : These light - loving plant will stick out faint or fond shade but prefer full sun and grow best in warmer environments .
Soil : Phedimusthrive in anywell - drained soil . just drain is vital for prevent root rotting or fungal diseases .
Hardiness : Phedimus kamtschaticuscan withstand temperature as low as -30 to 30 ° F ( -34.4 to -1.1 ° C),USDA hardiness zones4a to 9b .
tearing : The best manner to water yourPhedimusis to apply the " soak and dry " method acting . Get the soil completely pie-eyed , and then wait until the soil is dry before watering again .
Fertilizing : Feedwith low - balanced fertilizer to keep your plants felicitous and level-headed . Use a dilute dose of half the strength commend on the parcel .
Repotting : Repot your works when they outgrow their current pot by impress them to a larger container to hold the plant well .
Propagation : Phedimuscan be grown from seed , sectionalization , or stem cuttings .
Learn more atHow to raise and Care for Phedimus .
Phedimusplants can be mildly toxic to humans and animals .
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