Sedum magellense

A hardy mountain stonecrop of the Apennines, Balkans and Greece, mostly found at 1,400–2,300 m on limestone rocks. It has flat, fleshy leaves and white flowers. It takes winter frost and snow, needs sharp drainage, and prefers cool summers with some shelter from hot sun.

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

It grows in rock crevices, screes and stony grassland, often on limestone, in mountain beech and conifer zones and above the treeline. It often grows in partly shaded crevices.

Records span 692–2,750 m, with a median of 1,900 m.

AlbaniaAlgeriaBulgariaGreeceItalyKritiNW. Balkan Pen.Türkiye

🔒 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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