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Succulents Partly documented

Sedum calcaratum

A Mexican highland Sedum recorded at about 2200–2500 m in Hidalgo, México state and nearby. It needs strong light, cool nights and a dry winter, with watering mainly in the summer rains. Specific details on this species are scarce; the profile relies on the measured climate and on other highland Mexican sedums.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Highland Mexican sedums typically grow on rocks, thin soil and outcrops in open oak-pine woodland or scrub, in sun or light shade.

Recorded at 2166–2489 m, median about 2280 m.

Mexico CentralMexico NortheastMexico Southwest

🔒 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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