Sedum adolphi Raym.-Hamet

Common name(s): Coppertone Stonecrop, Golden Sedum, Golden Glow Sedum, Adolph's Sedum

Family: Crassulaceae Subfamily: Sempervivoideae Synonym(s): Sedum nussbaumerianum Bitter

Plant

Taken by Ken Harrington on 5th September, 2025 at Mt Coot tha Botanical Gardens, Queensland

Leaf (Front)

Taken by Ken Harrington

Flowers

Taken by Ken Harrington

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Cacti, Succulents, & Allies Properties

Origin(s)

Mexico

Veracruz: Indigenous

Plant Type

Succulent, Evergreen Succulent, Groundcover, Perennial, Trailing

Succulent,

Evergreen Succulent,

Groundcover,

Perennial,

Trailing

Climate Range(s) - Habitat

Arid-Humid

Climate Range(s) - Tolerance

Arid-Humid, Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean, Tropical-Sub

Arid-Humid,

Temperate Cool,

Temperate Warm,

Mediterranean,

Tropical-Sub

Aspect Range(s)

Sun - Full, Shade - Light

Sun - Full,

Shade - Light

Habitat Range(s)

Arid-Humid, Shrub Steppe

Arid-Humid,

Shrub Steppe

Habitat Zone(s)

Cliffs, Dry Valley Slopes, Exposed, Exposed Stony embankments, Gullies / Valley's / Canyons, Hill Sides, Hills, Open areas, Ridges, Rock crevices, Rocky, Scattered, Well drained, Windy

Cliffs,

Dry Valley Slopes,

Exposed,

Exposed Stony embankments,

Gullies / Valley's / Canyons,

Hill Sides,

Hills,

Open areas,

Ridges,

Rock crevices,

Rocky,

Scattered,

Well drained,

Windy

Mature Height

150-200mm, 200-250mm

150-200mm,

200-250mm

Mature Width

500-550mm, 550-600mm

500-550mm,

550-600mm

Plant Shape

Bun - Broad Open

Growth Rate

Moderate, Fast

Moderate,

Fast

Maturity

2-4 yrs.

Life Span

15-30yrs

Leaf Properties

Leaf Colour (front)

Orange Margin, Orange-red, Red-brown Margin, Orange-brown, Yellow-golden

Orange Margin,

Orange-red,

Red-brown Margin,

Orange-brown,

Yellow-golden

Leaf Colour (back)

Orange Margin, Orange-red, Red-brown Margin, Orange-brown, Yellow-golden

Orange Margin,

Orange-red,

Red-brown Margin,

Orange-brown,

Yellow-golden

Leaf Shape(s)

Lanceolate

Obovate

Lanceolate,

Obovate

Broad

Leaf Texture (front)

Glabrous

Smooth

Waxy

Glabrous,

Smooth,

Waxy

Fleshy

Leaf Texture (back)

Glabrous

Smooth

Waxy

Glabrous,

Smooth,

Waxy

Fleshy

Leaf Length(s)

20-25mm, 25-30mm

20-25mm,

25-30mm

Leaf Width(s)

8-9mm, 9-10mm, 10-15mm

8-9mm,

9-10mm,

10-15mm

Leaf Margin(s)

Entire

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Whorled

Alternate,

Whorled

Leaf Cross Section(s)

Concave

Apice(s)

Acute Narrowly

Base(s)

Attenuate

Cuneate

Attenuate,

Cuneate

Leaf Aroma

None

Leaf Attachment

Sessile

Trunk / Stem Properties

Branch(lets) Colour

Yellow Light

Branch(lets) Texture

Fleshy, Glabrous

Fleshy,

Glabrous

Branch(lets) Cross Section

Terete

Trunk / Stem Upper Colour(s)

Yellow Light

Trunk / Stem Base Colour(s)

Yellow Light

Trunk / Stem / Phylloclade Texture (Upper)

Glabrous

Smooth

Waxy

Glabrous,

Smooth,

Waxy

Fleshy

Trunk / Stem / Phylloclade Texture (Lower)

Glabrous

Smooth

Waxy

Glabrous,

Smooth,

Waxy

Fleshy

Trunk / Stem / Phylloclade Feature(s)

Stem-erect , Branched-densely , Stem-forked

Stem-erect,

Branched-densely,

Stem-forked

Trunk / Stem / Phylloclade Construction

Pith Continuous

Stem - Brittle

Trunk / Stem Cross Section

Terete

Trunk / Stem / Phylloclade Aroma

None

Inflorescence (Flower) Properties

Gender: Bisexual

Flowering Time (start)

Winter Late

Flowering Time (end)

Spring

Colour(s)

White

Aroma(s)

Perfumed-slight

Flower Shape(s)

Stellate

Attachment

Pedicelate

Arrangement(s)

Corymb Simple

Umbel

Corymb Simple,

Umbel

Arrangement Size(s)

70-80mm, 80-90mm

70-80mm,

80-90mm

Flowers per Arrangement

many

Pollinator(s)

Bees, Butterflies

Bees,

Butterflies

Bud Colour

White

Indusia (Fruiting Body) Properties

Type

Capsule Loculicidal

Aroma

None

Seed Properties

Type

Achene

Seed Number

many

Root Properties

Type

Fibrous

Texture

Fibrous , Fleshy

Fibrous,

Fleshy

Invasiveness

None

Soil Properties

Type(s)

Loam, Sandy-loam, Sand, Shaley, Stony, Premium Potting Mix

Loam,

Sandy-loam,

Sand,

Shaley,

Stony,

Premium Potting Mix

pH Range(s)

Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline

Acid,

Slightly Acid,

Neutral,

Slightly Alkaline,

Alkaline

Condition(s)

Moist

Moist-Dry

Moist,

Moist-Dry

Fertile , Poor , Shallow , Deep , Well Drained

Fertile,

Poor,

Shallow,

Deep,

Well Drained

Salinities

Slight

Waterlogging Class

None

Watering Requirements

WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering, WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering, WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period

WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering,

WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering,

WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period

Other Properties / Uses

Bee Attraction

Moderate

Bird Attraction

Insect

Butterfly Attraction

Moderate

Frog Habitat

None

Coastal

2nd Line

Edible(s)

None

Drought Tolerance

Good

Frost Tolerance

Light

Snow Tolerance

None

Minimum Temperature Tolerance

4 - 6°C

Smog Tolerant

Moderate

Landscape Use

Moderate

Street Use

None

Commercial Use(s)

Horticulture - Amenity

Maintenance(s)

Dead Heading

Pests/Diseases

Root Rot Fungus, Scale, Slugs, Snails

Root Rot Fungus,

Scale,

Slugs,

Snails

Special Purpose(s)

Garden-Architectural, Garden-Hanging Basket, Garden-Modern, Garden-Container, Foliage-interesting, Garden-Cacti, Garden-Coastal, Garden-Cottage, Garden-Courtyard, Garden-Desert, Garden-Indoors, Garden-Informal, Garden-Mediterranean, Garden-Rock, Garden-Tropical, Garden-Xeriscape, Groundcover, Playground Friendly, Pond Edge, Pool side, Shady Dry, Specimen, Sunny Dry, Tolerant- Rabbit's/Hares, Tolerant-Deer, Tolerant-Kangaroo's

Garden-Architectural,

Garden-Hanging Basket,

Garden-Modern,

Garden-Container,

Foliage-interesting,

Garden-Cacti,

Garden-Coastal,

Garden-Cottage,

Garden-Courtyard,

Garden-Desert,

Garden-Indoors,

Garden-Informal,

Garden-Mediterranean,

Garden-Rock,

Garden-Tropical,

Garden-Xeriscape,

Groundcover,

Playground Friendly,

Pond Edge,

Pool side,

Shady Dry,

Specimen,

Sunny Dry,

Tolerant- Rabbit's/Hares,

Tolerant-Deer,

Tolerant-Kangaroo's

Dormancy

Summer

Humidity Requirements

Low, Medium, High

Low,

Medium,

High

Vulnerability

LC - Least Concern

Annual Precipitation Range

1,400mm, 1,5oomm, 1,600mm, 1,700mm

1,400mm,

1,5oomm,

1,600mm,

1,700mm

Fertilising Requirements

FR6, FR11

FR6,

FR11

Wind Tolerance

Moderate Winds, Hot / Humid Winds

Moderate Winds,

Hot / Humid Winds

Propagation

Fresh Seed, Leaf Cuttings, Stem Cutting

General Notes

An eye catching succulent with golden yellow leaves, ideal for rockeries, borders, mixed gardens or succulent gardens or hanging baskets.

There is some cultivars available

Sedum adolphi 'Firestorm' green-yellow leaves with red margins
Sedum adolphi 'Lime Gold', lime green leaves with red-orange margins/tips

Propagation Notes

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Stem Cutting

Flowering

Winter Late, Spring

Cutting

Spring Late, Summer

Material Preparation

Firm wood stem cuttings. Cutting approximately 50 - 100mm long. Ensure cut clean across the bottom, remove lower leaves, flowers, seed pods if required, though the stem should be clear. Place to one side and allow the wounds to callous and dry for 1 - 2 days.

Propagating Mix

Premium Cacti Mix

1 part Premium Potting Mix + 1 part coarse washed Sand

Treatment

Fill the tubes or 100mm pots with mix and firm down. Water pot of mix thoroughly with Previcur fungicide. No rooting hormone is required. Using a dibber press cutting gently into pot of mix, down until the cutting stands firm. Place in cold house, keep barely moist. Maintain cold house environment between 50-75% humidity and temperature between 18-25° C.

Strike Rate:- Field Stock 75-95 %

Nursery Stock 90-99 %

Rooting time:- Field Stock 8 - 12 weeks

Nursery Stock 8 - 12 weeks

Pot Mix:- Premium Cacti Mix

1 part Premium Potting Mix + 1 part coarse washed Sand

Premium Potting Mix

Leaf Cuttings

Flowering

Winter Late, Spring

Cutting

Spring Late, Summer

Material Preparation

Select mature leaves and cut them off at the stem. Set aside for 2 - 4 days to callous over and dry the wound area.

Propagating Mix

2 parts washed Propagating Sand + 1 part Perlite

Treatment

Fill the seedling tray with mix and firm down. Water tray of mix thoroughly wet with Previcur fungicide mix. Using a dibber, press leaf sections gently into tray of mix until it will stand firm, allow space between the leaves for the plantlets to form and grow. Place in a cold house with temperature between 20-30° C. Spray fortnightly with fungicide. Keep in bright but indirect light.

Strike Rate:- Field Stock 90 %

Nursery Stock 99%

Plantlet Time:- Field Stock 8 - 16 weeks

Nursery Stock 8 - 16 weeks

100mm Pot Mix:- Premium Cacti Mix

1 part Premium Potting Mix + 2 parts coarse washed Sand

Premium Potting Soil

Fresh Seed

Flowering

Winter Late, Spring

Seed Collecting

Summer Mid, Summer Late

Sowing

Summer

Material Preparation

Collect the capsules as they are starting to dry out. Place in a paper bag to dry out thoroughly for 1 - 2 weeks. Rub the capsules between gloved hands to remove any seed that hasn't fallen out. Clean and store in a cool dark place.

Viability:- 1 - 3 years

Seeds/gram:-

Propagating Mix

1 part Premium Potting Mix + 1 part coarse washed Sand + 1 part Perlite

Treatment

Fill seedling tray BUT do not firm down. Sow seed, approximately 10mm apart, cover lightly with mix, then a thin sprinkle of fine gravel (2-3mm), water in well with Previcur fungicide mix. Place in a cold house. Keep moist but not too wet. Maintain cold house environment temperature between 25-30° C, with bright indirect sunlight.

Viable seeds/gram:-

Germination time:- 14 - 45 days

Pricking out:- 8 - 10 weeks after germination (2 - 3 leaf stage)

Tube Mix:- 1 part Premium Potting Mix + 1 part coarse washed Sand