Sedum Sieboldii 'October Daphne'

Basic Info

Sedum Sieboldii also is known as ‘October Daphne’. It is rich in green leaves tipped with pink edges. As the plant mature you can expect it to reach up to 30 cm (12″) tall and about 30 cm (12″) in diameter. The plants main feature are the green leaves with pink edges. When the plant finally flowers it will produce flowers that attract bees and sometimes hummingbirds.

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Hylotelephium

Care and Propagation Information

Watering

When watering the Sedum sieboldii (or October Daphne) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.

General Care for Sedum Sieboldii ‘October Daphne’

What kind of a plant carer should select the Sedum sieboldii ‘October Daphne’? It is perfect for any types of plant grower. The plant does best when cared for indoor in a proper light home. When it is planted correctly it can grow to become so beautiful.

Quick Facts:

Does best in full sun

Should be grown indoor
Similar water needs to other succulents. (See Watering Guide)
Becomes 30.5 cm (or 12″) tall

grows to 30.5 cm (or 12″) in diameter
Best zoon for the plant is -28,9° C (-20° F)
Handle cold well

Best propagated with seeds and cuttings
Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
Grows best during Spring and Fall

Where to Plant

October Daphne is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant handles cold well, so if you live in a cold area then it is the succulent for you -28,9°C ( -20°F) When transporting the succulent from indoor to outdoor be sure to use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.

Sedum Sieboldii is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.

How to Propagate Sedum Sieboldii ‘October Daphne’

Learning how to propagate Sedum Sieboldii ‘October Daphne’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. October Daphne is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.

Once the leaf is off the Sedum Sieboldii, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.

Be sure to check our “Propagation Guide”.