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Blue Stonecrop Plant Care
Sedum caeruleum L.
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This low-growing succulent is easily identified by its powdery blue-green leaves, giving it a unique appearance. Originating from the mountainous regions of western Europe, Sedum caeruleum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils and its eye-catching color that adds a pop of interest to any garden or landscape.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
30–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Blue Stonecrop?
Water Blue Stonecrop every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 30–50% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Blue Stonecrop?
Blue Stonecrop (Sedum caeruleum) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Sedum genus. Blue Stonecrop is native to Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily.
Blue Stonecrop displays a low-growing, spreading succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Blue Stonecrop produces star-shaped clusters in shades of pink, red, white, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Blue Stonecrop?
Sedum caeruleum requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Blue Stonecrop Need?
Blue Stonecrop thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Blue Stonecrop Prefer?
Sedum caeruleum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Blue Stonecrop prefers humidity levels of 30–50%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
30–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Blue Stonecrop?
Well-draining sandy or loamy soil mix with added perlite or pumice. Good drainage is essential for Blue Stonecrop to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Blue Stonecrop?
Feed Blue Stonecrop every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Blue Stonecrop?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Blue Stonecrop?
Blue Stonecrop can be propagated through stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to white stonecrop plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Blue Stonecrop Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Blue Stonecrop, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Blue Stonecrop?
Blue Stonecrop is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Blue Stonecrop Need?
Blue Stonecrop grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Blue Stonecrop is native to Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Blue Stonecrop is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Sedum genus — compare its care with other Sedum species on PlantoScan.
Sedum is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Blue Stonecrop thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Sedum Species
Other Sedum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sedum caeruleum L., family Crassulaceae (first published in Mant. Pl. 2: 241 (1771)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Blue Stonecrop, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Drepanostoma, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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