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Succulents Partly documented

Sedum arisanense

A small stonecrop endemic to Taiwan's high mountains, named after Alishan. It grows on mossy rocks and banks in cool, misty mountain forest and grassland, so it needs cool temperatures, bright light and a damp but fast-draining mix rather than desert-style care.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

The single record comes from the Central Mountain Range near Nanhu Dashan; the species grows on rocks, cliffs and mossy ground in montane forest margins and open slopes.

The record is at about 3,550 m, far above the 1,220 m grid cell; the species is generally reported from mid to high mountain elevations.

Taiwan

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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