Sedum formosanum

A coastal stonecrop of the Ryukyu Islands, southern Kyushu, Taiwan and the northern Philippines, growing on sea-cliff and shoreline rocks almost at sea level. It is often short-lived and reseeds itself; give it full sun, warm frost-free conditions and sharp drainage.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Grows on coastal rocks and in crevices of raised coral limestone and volcanic shores, exposed to sun and salt spray. Records are mostly within 150 m of sea level.

Recorded at 3-150 m, median about 5 m.

Japan (Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands)TaiwanPhilippines

🔒 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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