Pale Stonecrop
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Pale Stonecrop
Petrosedum sediforme
Pale Stonecrop is a cheerful little plant that grows in rocky places. Its bright green leaves can turn a lovely red color in the sun, making it a pretty sight to see!
Habitat: Rocky areas
Appearance
The Pale Stonecrop is a low-growing succulent plant with thick, cylindrical, pale grey-green leaves often tinged with red. Its star-shaped flowers are a soft yellow or greenish-yellow, standing out against its fleshy foliage, forming dense mats.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyCrassulaceaeGenusPetrosedum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's sometimes called 'Stone Orpine' because it loves growing on bare rocks!
Pale Stonecrop can grow from tiny leaf pieces, making it a great survivor!
This plant can thrive on green rooftops, helping keep buildings cool!
When very dry or cold, its pale leaves can blush reddish-pink, like a plant chameleon!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Sponge
Pale Stonecrop has fleshy leaves that act like tiny sponges, storing water to help it survive long, dry periods without rain.
Ability
Rock Gripper
Pale Stonecrop can grow directly on rocks and walls, using its tough roots to find tiny cracks and anchor itself securely.
Ability
Sun Shield
Pale Stonecrop has a waxy coating on its leaves, which acts like natural sunscreen, protecting it from intense sunlight and heat.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Mid-Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar from its yellow flowers.
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Garden snails sometimes graze on its succulent leaves.
eaten by
Stonecrop Aphid
Aphis sedi
This specific aphid species feeds on stonecrop plants.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Succulent
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pale Stonecrop?
10-30 cm
How wide does Pale Stonecrop spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Pale Stonecrop?
0.5-1 cm
When does Pale Stonecrop bloom?
Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Is Pale Stonecrop edible?
Yes
Is Pale Stonecrop toxic?
None
What is Pale Stonecrop's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Pale Stonecrop pollinated?
Insect
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