Coin-like leaves
Tiny glossy discs create a fine repeating pattern.
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Sedum makinoi 10.5cm
Normal price
€8,00
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Sedum makinoi
Tiny round leaves like green jewels 💚
- Crassulaceae
- Round leaves
- Dense green carpet
- Trailing edges
- Yellow flowers
Sedum makinoi is a finely detailed succulent that builds dense green masses from tiny, rounded and glossy leaves. Each leaf resembles a miniature coin, while slender stems weave together to create a rich carpet with a clean, fresh texture.
Its appearance is generous without feeling heavy: growth fills the outline, softens strict lines and allows the edges to spill naturally downwards. It is an excellent choice for anyone drawn to small scale, repetition and vivid green detail, with a presence that becomes steadily fuller and more expressive as it matures.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Low green wave
Stems spread and naturally soften the outline.
Seasonal flower
Small yellow flowers add bright accents above the foliage.
Why you’ll love it: it turns hundreds of tiny details into one calm, abundant green composition.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Let it spread in a low wide pot or soften the edge of a bright shelf. It looks especially effective beside larger, more architectural rosettes.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Aloe brevifolia — robust rosettes rising above the fine carpet.
- Sempervivum tectorum — geometric rosettes with a related temperate rhythm.
- Sedum spurium — contrasting foliage for layered groundcover texture.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright light with gentle sun; deeper shade produces looser growth.
Watering
Water after most of the mix has dried, avoiding extreme prolonged drought during growth.
Temperate rhythm
Cool to mild conditions, airflow and protection from prolonged heat or saturation.
Pets & children
It is not intended for consumption, and species-specific evidence is insufficient for animal chewing. Keep it out of easy reach of children and pets.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Give abundant diffused light and some gentle sun. Deep shade lengthens the internodes, while abrupt exposure to harsh midday sun can mark the delicate leaves.
Correct watering
Water after most of the mix has dried, then allow complete drainage. During active temperate growth it needs a steadier rhythm than a desert cactus.
Airflow and humidity
Dense groundcover needs air between its stems. Remove dry sections and avoid persistently wet foliage or an enclosed, stagnant position.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
The species follows a temperate seasonal rhythm and tolerates cool conditions better than tropical succulents. Protect it from frost combined with saturation and from persistent extreme heat.
Substrate
Use an airy mix with a mineral fraction yet enough moisture retention for fine roots. Drainage must remain unobstructed.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Apply gentle balanced nutrition at low concentration during active growth. Trim long edges lightly for denser regrowth and repot without pulling the entire mat apart.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
Accepted identity
Sedum makinoi Maxim. is an accepted Crassulaceae species. Its older treatment as a variety of Sedum alfredii is not the currently accepted classification.
East Asian range
Its native range includes China, southern Korea, and central to southern Japan in temperate regions rather than hot deserts.
Variable natural species
The product is assigned to the wild species without an added cultivar name. Colour shifts and differences in density may occur without indicating a separate cultivated selection.
From natural habitat to care: Its temperate East Asian origin and fine creeping stems explain the need for airflow and drainage, while showing why it should not be treated with the extreme dryness of a desert cactus.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Creeping growth
Fine stems root readily at nodes and allow the species to form a continuous mat.
Opposite leaves
Small succulent leaves are set in pairs, creating the dense repeating pattern.
Yellow starry flowers
Typical five-part Crassulaceae flowers appear in small bright clusters.
Colour plasticity
Green tissues may develop warmer tones in response to exposure and season.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01What light does it need?
Very bright light with gentle sun; deeper shade produces looser growth.
02When does it need watering?
Water after most of the mix has dried, avoiding extreme prolonged drought during growth.
03Which potting mix is suitable?
Use an airy mix with a mineral fraction yet enough moisture retention for fine roots. Drainage must remain unobstructed.
04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?
The species follows a temperate seasonal rhythm and tolerates cool conditions better than tropical succulents. Protect it from frost combined with saturation and from persistent extreme heat.
05What needs care around children and animals?
It is not intended for consumption, and species-specific evidence is insufficient for animal chewing. Keep it out of easy reach of children and pets.
06Why are the edges becoming more bronze?
Season, cool nights and stronger exposure can intensify warm colouring without necessarily indicating a problem.
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Individual protection
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Sturdy packaging
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