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Succulents Partly documented

Sedum clausenii

A highland Mexican Sedum from the Sierra Gorda and the plateau edge of San Luis Potosí, Querétaro and Guanajuato, at about 1,200–2,900 m (median 2,290 m). It lives with strong sun, cold dry winters with nights near freezing, and a summer rainy season. Grow it bright and lean, and give it a cool, dry winter.

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 on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Probably a small succulent on rocks, cliffs and thin soil in oak, pine-oak or scrub country, as most highland Mexican Sedum are. Not confirmed for this species.

Records span 1,230–2,896 m, median about 2,290 m.

Mexico Northeast

🔒 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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