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Bellingrath's Sedum Plant Care
Petrosedum rupestre (L.) P.V.Heath
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This plant's fleshy, silvery-blue leaves give it a unique and eye-catching appearance. Originating from rocky mountain regions in Europe, Petrosedum rupestre's compact size and drought tolerance make it highly sought after by plant collectors looking to add a striking succulent to their collection.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
30–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Bellingrath's Sedum?
Water Bellingrath's Sedum 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 30–50% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Bellingrath's Sedum Native To?
What Is the Bellingrath's Sedum?
Bellingrath's Sedum (Petrosedum rupestre) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Petrosedum genus. Bellingrath's Sedum is native to northern, central, and southern Europe. Bellingrath's Sedum is also known as Dragon's Blood, Reflexed Stonecrop, Rock Stonecrop.
Bellingrath's Sedum displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Bellingrath's Sedum produces small star-shaped white or yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bellingrath's Sedum?
Petrosedum rupestre 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 Bellingrath's Sedum Need?
Bellingrath's Sedum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bellingrath's Sedum Prefer?
Petrosedum rupestre grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Bellingrath's Sedum prefers humidity levels of 30–50%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
30–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bellingrath's Sedum?
Sandy, well-draining succulent mix with perlite and pumice. Good drainage is essential for Bellingrath's Sedum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bellingrath's Sedum?
Feed Bellingrath's Sedum 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 Bellingrath's Sedum?
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 Bellingrath's Sedum?
Bellingrath's Sedum 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 Bellingrath's Sedum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bellingrath's 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 Bellingrath's Sedum?
Bellingrath's 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Bellingrath's Sedum Need?
Bellingrath's Sedum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Bellingrath's Sedum is native to northern, central, and southern Europe.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Bellingrath's 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 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.
Bellingrath's Sedum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Petrosedum rupestre (L.) P.V.Heath, family Crassulaceae (first published in Sussex Cact. Succ. Soc. Yearb. 1987: 56 (1987)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bellingrath's 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.
- Photo: Igor Balashov, 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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