Nevis Sedum Plant Care
Sedum nevii A.Gray
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Sedum nevii, or Nevius' stonecrop, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to the US states of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, at elevations around 1,000 m (3,300 ft).
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Nevis Sedum?
Nevis Sedum grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Nevis Sedum Native To?
What Is the Nevis Sedum?
Nevis Sedum (Sedum nevii) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Sedum genus. Nevis Sedum is native to the US states of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, at elevations around 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Nevis Sedum is also known as Nevis Stonecrop.
Nevis Sedum displays a low-growing, spreading succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Nevis Sedum produces star-shaped clusters in shades of pink, red, white, or yellow.
What Light Does the Nevis Sedum Need?
Nevis Sedum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Nevis Sedum?
Well-draining sandy or loamy soil mix with added perlite or pumice. Good drainage is essential for Nevis Sedum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Nevis Sedum?
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 Nevis Sedum?
Nevis Sedum 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 Nevis Sedum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Nevis Sedum, 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 Nevis Sedum?
Nevis Sedum 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.
Keep exploring plants
Nevis Sedum 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.
Nevis Sedum 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 nevii A.Gray, family Crassulaceae (first published in Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 6: 373 (1858)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Nevis Sedum, 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.
- 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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