Colour built at the tips
Coral and red tones concentrate across the outer surface of new growth.
Sedum 'red coral' 5.5cm
Normal price
€4,00
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Sedum 'red coral'
Small, plump and unmistakably coral 🌅
- Crassulaceae
- Coral tones
- Fleshy leaves
- Dense branching
- Trade selection
Sedum 'red coral' is a compact succulent with small fleshy leaves that move from vivid green into warm coral and red tones. Densely arranged stems create a full, almost granular surface, like a miniature reef shifting in colour. Warm tips add depth and make every fresh growing point stand out.
Its appeal lies in how much intensity fits into such a small scale. It looks rich without feeling heavy and adds immediate colour among glaucous or green rosettes. This is an accessible yet far from ordinary Sedum for anyone wanting a lively collector accent with naturally changing seasonal tones.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Rich texture at small scale
Numerous fleshy leaves and short stems build a dense three-dimensional cluster.
A living seasonal display
The green-to-red balance shifts naturally, keeping the plant visually active throughout the year.
Why you’ll love it: it brings coral warmth into a compact full form that never disappears within a collection.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Its coral colour stands out in matte grey, off-white or dark green. Raise it slightly so its many tips and gradual colour changes are visible. Beside glaucous succulents it becomes a warm accent, while on its own it reads as a miniature organic sculpture.
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.
- Echeveria elegans — a cool glaucous rosette against the coral tones.
- Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ — strict vertical geometry beside the organic cluster.
- Haworthiopsis limifolia — a dark textured rosette that heightens the warm colour.
Care at a glance
Light
Abundant light and gradually introduced direct sun for compact form and colour.
Watering
Water deeply only after the mix has dried well.
Climate
Clean airflow, mild to warm conditions and protection from frost.
Pets & children
The exact trade selection has no specific safety data; prevent ingestion.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide very bright light and introduce gentle direct sun gradually. More safe light keeps stems short and usually strengthens warm pigments.
Correct watering
Soak the root zone after the mix has dried well, then let every excess drain immediately. A small pot may dry quickly, but always check before watering.
Airflow and humidity
The dense surface needs airflow. Avoid misting and water held between leaves, especially in cool weather.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Growth is strongest in mild and warm periods. Extreme heat or winter cold can pause it temporarily, so water is reduced accordingly.
Substrate
Use a porous succulent mix with a substantial mineral component and a clear drainage hole. A relatively shallow pot suits the fine roots without leaving excessive unused mix.
Feeding, repotting and handling
An occasional low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser is sufficient during active growth. Excess feeding makes stems softer and greener rather than improving their appearance.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
A trade cultivar name
‘Red Coral’ circulates as a named Sedum selection, but no consistent primary publication defines its species, breeder or parentage.
Not a wild taxon
The name does not correspond to an accepted botanical species and the selection has no natural geographic range. It is maintained in cultivation for compact form and warm colour.
Precise provenance without guesswork
Without a verified species or parents, ‘Red Coral’ is not assigned a country, habitat or breeder. That uncertainty is stated rather than replaced by a plausible but unproven identity.
From natural habitat to care: There is no documented wild habitat for the named ‘Red Coral’. Care follows its visible, verifiable traits—fleshy leaves, fine roots, compact stems and a colour response to light—calling for a porous mix, very bright conditions and distinct drying intervals.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Warm tones are protective pigments
Anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds can intensify with good light and cooler nights.
Leaves retain water
Thick storage tissue allows the plant to remain plump between waterings.
Branching creates density
Multiple lateral growing points turn a stem into a compact cluster with greater visual surface.
A trade name is not taxonomy
“Coral” describes appearance, not relationship or geographic origin, and cannot identify a species on its own.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Which exact species is it?
The trade name ‘Red Coral’ is not accompanied by a verified primary record of species or parentage. The exact sale name is retained without inventing an identification.
02Why is it becoming greener?
Often because of lower light, warm nights or soft new growth. Increase light gradually and avoid overfeeding.
03Can I make it redder by withholding water?
Not as a goal. A controlled dry phase is part of correct care, but prolonged drought causes root loss and scarring.
04When does it need water?
When the mix has dried well at depth and the pot feels light. Water evenly and allow complete drainage.
05How is it kept dense?
With very bright light, restrained feeding and pot rotation. Overlong stems can be cut and rooted after the wounds have healed.
06Is it safe around pets?
No reliable data are available for this exact trade selection. Prevent chewing and contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs.
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Individual protection
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Sturdy packaging
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