Phedimus stellatus(L. ) Raf .
Starry Stonecrop , Stellate Stonecrop
Anacampseros stellata , Asterosedum stellatum , Phedimus uniflorus , Sedum deltoideum , Sedum stellatum , Sedum uniflorum
Photo byRay Stephenson
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : UmbiliceaeGenus : Phedimus
The specific epithet " stellatus(stell - AY - tus ) " means " starry " and refers to the starry fruits rather than the bloom .
Phedimus stellatusis aboriginal to the central and easternMediterranean Region(southernFrance , Italy , Balkans , Greece , Turkey ) and naturalized inEngland(Somerset ) .
Phedimus stellatus , formerly known asSedum stellatum , is an annual succulent with stout vertical or ascending stalk and green saucer - shaped leaves . The stem are unproblematic or branched and can grow up to 6 inches ( 15 atomic number 96 ) long . The leaf are paired or sometimes alternating in the upper part , meagerly toothed , value up to 0.8 inch ( 2 cm ) long .
The heyday are ace - shaped , commonly 5 - merous , white , pink , or purplish - crimson , and come out in dense cymes from leaping to summer . The fruit are many - seeded stellate follicle .
Phedimus stellatusis the type species of the genusPhedimus .
Light : These light - enjoy plant life will tolerate calorie-free or partial shade but favour full sun and grow skillful in warmer environs .
Soil : Phedimusthrive in anywell - debilitate soil . Good drainage is critical for preventing rootage rot or fungal disease .
Watering : The good way to weewee yourPhedimusis to employ the " soaking and juiceless " method . Get the filth completely wet , and then wait until the stain is wry before watering again .
fecundate : Feedwith low - balanced fertilizer to keep your plants happy and level-headed . Use a dilute dose of half the lastingness recommend on the packet .
Repotting : Repot your plants when they outgrow their current pot by moving them to a larger container to hold the plant better .
extension : Phedimuscan be mature from seeded player , division , or shank cuttings .
take more atHow to Grow and manage for Phedimus .
Phedimusplants can be mildly toxic to man and beast .
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