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Tiny pot, huge colour contrast 🌈
Family: Crassulaceae • Pot diameter: 5.5 cm
Sedum 'Alice Evans Variegata' is a collectible succulent with small, fleshy rosettes and striking variegation: creamy yellow and soft green tones that colour up even more in the sun. Despite its tiny size, it steals the show in every shelf, rock garden or succulent arrangement, whether you keep it in a mini pot on the windowsill or in a design container with other compact succulents.
It performs best in very bright spots with several hours of sun each day. Outdoors, it works well on balconies, in rock gardens or raised containers with excellent drainage. Indoors, choose a south- or west-facing window with direct sun. The substrate should be light, mineral and very free-draining so excess water runs off quickly and roots stay well aerated. Protect from frost and prolonged wet conditions in winter.
Composition goal: a low, dense succulent “carpet” where the creamy variegation breaks up solid greens and draws the eye.
Taxonomic history: Sedum 'Alice Evans Variegata' belongs to the family Crassulaceae and the genus Sedum, a large group of succulents with many ornamental varieties. The base form 'Alice Evans' is a hybrid between Sedum clavatum and Sedum lucidum, known for its compact rosettes.
Habitat & distribution: Its wild ancestors originate from sunny, rocky habitats in Mexico, where roots anchor into crevices with very little but perfectly drained substrate. The cultivated form has spread through nurseries into Europe, Asia and international succulent collections.
Naming & selection: The original 'Alice Evans' was selected for the volume and shape of its rosettes, while the Variegata form arose as a stable sport with creamy variegated foliage. Variegation in succulents is considered a premium trait and often comes from careful selection within nursery batches.
Propagation & status: It is propagated vegetatively (stem cuttings or whole rosettes) so that the variegation remains stable. It is usually sold as a collectible succulent in small pots, with frequent imports from specialist growers.
| 🔎 Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Scientific name | Sedum 'Alice Evans Variegata' |
| 🪴 Pot / Size | 5.5 cm • young, low-growing succulent in a mini pot |
| ☀️ Light | Full sun or a very bright spot with several hours of direct light each day. |
| 💧 Watering | Sparse; water only when the substrate has dried completely, avoiding permanently moist conditions. |
| 🌡️ Temperature | Ideally 10–28°C. It tolerates short periods close to 5°C but should be protected from frost. |
| 📏 Final size | Rosettes can reach 8–10 cm in diameter, with stems forming small cushions or hanging tufts over time. |
| 🐾 Toxicity | Suitable for homes with children and pets; Sedum species are generally considered non-toxic, though like all plants they are not intended for consumption. |
Ideally full sun or a very bright spot with a few hours of direct light. With proper acclimation, the more light it gets, the stronger the variegation becomes.
Wait until the substrate has dried out completely before you water again. Give a thorough soak and then let the pot drain well, with no water left in the saucer.
Rosettes reach around 8–10 cm in diameter and stems can spread or hang over the pot, forming a small succulent cushion over time.
Yes. As long as it has plenty of light and a very free-draining mix, it is easy to keep happy. Just remember the rule “lots of light, little water, excellent drainage”.
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
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