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Pale Stonecrop Plant Care
Petrosedum ochroleucum (Chaix) Niederle
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Petrosedum ochroleucum, also known as the Canary Stonecrop, is a striking succulent with fleshy, silver-gray leaves that form rosettes. Its unique color and texture make it a standout in any succulent collection. This plant is native to the Canary Islands and thrives in rocky, well-draining soils.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Pale Stonecrop?
Water Pale 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Pale Stonecrop Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Pale Stonecrop?
Pale Stonecrop (Petrosedum ochroleucum) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Petrosedum genus. Pale Stonecrop is native to Europe and Turkey.
Pale Stonecrop displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Pale Stonecrop produces small star-shaped white or yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pale Stonecrop?
Petrosedum ochroleucum 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 Pale Stonecrop Need?
Pale Stonecrop thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pale Stonecrop Prefer?
Petrosedum ochroleucum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Pale Stonecrop prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pale Stonecrop?
Sandy, well-draining succulent mix with perlite and pumice. Good drainage is essential for Pale Stonecrop to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pale Stonecrop?
Feed Pale 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 Pale Stonecrop?
Repot every 2-3 years in early 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 Pale Stonecrop?
Pale Stonecrop can be propagated through stem cuttings, leaf cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to forsyth's stonecrop plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pale Stonecrop Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pale 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 Pale Stonecrop?
Pale 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 Pale Stonecrop Need?
Pale Stonecrop grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Pale Stonecrop is native to Europe and Turkey.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Pale 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 Petrosedum genus — compare its care with other Petrosedum species on PlantoScan.
Petrosedum is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Pale Stonecrop thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Petrosedum ochroleucum (Chaix) Niederle, family Crassulaceae (first published in Skalnickáruv rok 69: 56 (2014)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pale 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: Thomas Koffel, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 9b, 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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