Cremnophila nutansRose
Sedum cremnophila , Sedum nutans
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Cremnophila
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Cremnophila nutansis a small succulent with woody stems top with a quite compactrosetteof extremely succulent leave-taking . It branches sparingly from the base . The stems uprise up to 32 column inch ( 80 cm ) foresighted and up to 1.1 inch ( 2.8 curium ) in diameter , at first vertical , becomingdecumbentas they elongate . They are shiny immature becoming brown with geezerhood . The leave are dark green or grey - green and covered with dull wax . They areobovate – spatula-shaped , somewhat rounded at theapex , up to 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) long , and up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) wide .
The bloom are champion - shaped , promising scandalmongering , and seem in minute , up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) long panicle on upright orpendent , up to 4 column inch ( 10 cm ) long ) stems with diminished leave in summer .
Cremnophila nutansis native toMexico . It was see byCyrus Pringleon mossy cliffs in the Sierra de Tepoztlan in Morelos in 1899 . In 1903 it was described by Rose asSedum nutans , and two years later , in 1905 , he transplant it to his newly make genusCremnophila .
The specific epithet " nutans(NUT - ans ) " means " nod ; signaling , gesturing " and refer to the nodding inflorescence , which it can pass on to its hybrids .
USDA hardiness zone10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° carbon ) .
When growingSedum , keep in thinker that plants necessitate very fiddling attention or guardianship . They will prosper in conditions many other plants prosper in but do just as well in less hospitable area . They are ideal for that part of your yard that get too much Dominicus or too little water system to grow anything else . A mutual name forSedumis Stonecrop because many gardeners joke that only stones need less care and live longer .
Sedumis easily plant . but laying the planton the ground for brusque diversity where you need it to rise is usually enough to start the Sedum plant there . They will send off out roots from wherever the stem touches the dry land and root itself . If you want to ascertain that the industrial plant will start there , you’re able to tot very thin soil covering the plant . you may break off one of the stem for taller Sedum diversity and push it into the background where you want to grow it . The shank will root very easily , and a new plant life will be found in a time of year or two .
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