A white line on every leaf
Stable cream margins brighten the narrow green blade and strengthen its linear pattern.
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' 5.5cm
Normal price
€3,90
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Sedum lineare 'Variegatum'
Small, two-toned and impeccably shaped🌿
- Crassulaceae
- White margins
- Trailing growth
- Fine leaves
- Temperate species
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' is a fine-textured succulent with narrow fleshy leaves forming clean green stripes edged in creamy white. Slender stems spread into a dense luminous weave, creating a look far removed from the weightier rosettes of many succulents. Its variegation remains elegant and linear, like miniature botanical calligraphy.
With time the form becomes fuller, moves gently over the rim of the pot and gains natural flow. Bright margins define every stem and give it an airy presence without losing collector detail. It is an excellent choice for anyone wanting a variegated Sedum with disciplined design and a more established volume.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
An airy trailing form
Slender stems spread and trail, creating movement without visual heaviness.
Restrained collector value
Variegation turns a robust temperate species into a refined cultivated selection.
Why you’ll love it: it combines Sedum resilience with fine variegation and movement resembling living embroidery.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
It looks excellent in a shallow pot or at the edge of a bright shelf where stems can spill freely over the rim. Dark terracotta, charcoal and natural stone sharpen the white margins. In a group, use it as an airy base beneath more compact 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.
- Sempervivum tectorum — sturdy rosettes above fine trailing foliage.
- Hylotelephium sieboldii — rounded glaucous leaves and a related temperate rhythm.
- Crassula sarmentosa ‘Comet’ — larger green-and-white leaves extending the same pattern at another scale.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright light with morning or late-afternoon sun after acclimation.
Watering
Water after most of the upper mix has dried.
Seasonal rhythm
A temperate rhythm, good airflow and protection of the pot from severe frost.
Pets & children
No reliable cultivar-specific safety record is available; it is not intended for ingestion.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide abundant light for short internodes and crisp white margins. Introduce harsh midday sun carefully because cream tissue marks more readily.
Correct watering
Water thoroughly once most of the mix has dried. Fine roots want neither prolonged drought during active growth nor persistent moisture.
Airflow and humidity
Maintain air through and beneath the stems. Remove dry leaves that hold moisture and avoid frequent misting of dense foliage.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
As a temperate species it may continue through mild periods and slow in extreme heat or hard cold. Match water to actual new growth.
Substrate
Use a porous but not completely barren succulent mix in a relatively shallow pot with free drainage. Stems can root where they touch the surface lightly.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Apply a diluted balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser only while growing tips are active. Excess feed loosens the form and favours green reversions.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
An accepted East Asian species
Sedum lineare was published in 1784 and remains an accepted species. Its native range covers central and southern China and central and southern Japan.
Temperate, not desert origin
It is a succulent perennial of the temperate biome. Its fine trailing form differs ecologically from true desert cacti.
An established variegated selection
‘Variegatum’ is maintained for its cream margins, but no consistent primary breeder or introduction record is available. It is not a wild variety.
From natural habitat to care: Temperate East Asian habitats provide seasonal moisture, airflow and rapid water movement rather than uninterrupted desert drought. In a pot this means a porous root zone and controlled drying, without leaving the fine roots dehydrated for long periods of active growth.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
White margins contain less chlorophyll
Cream tissue photosynthesises less, explaining slower growth than the all-green form.
Stems can root at nodes
Contact with a suitable surface allows new roots to form and extends the trailing colony.
Yellow flowers are star-shaped
As in many Sedum, the petals open into small stars above the low foliage.
Reversion has an advantage
Green stems produce more chlorophyll and can outgrow variegated shoots if left unchecked.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Is it as hardy as ordinary Sedum?
The species is temperate, but the variegated form and roots in a pot need greater protection from severe frost and harsh sun.
02Why are some stems turning green?
This is reversion. Because green tissue grows faster, remove it early to preserve the characteristic variegation.
03Why are the gaps between leaves increasing?
Loose weak extension usually indicates insufficient light or excessive feed. Increase light gradually and reduce fertiliser.
04When does it need watering?
When most of the mix has dried and the pot feels lighter. During active growth, do not wait for prolonged leaf shrinkage.
05Can it trail?
Yes. Slender stems naturally spill over the rim, provided they are not crushed or left against a wet surface.
06Are safety data available?
No reliable toxicology record is available for ‘Variegatum’ specifically. Prevent chewing and ingestion, especially by small animals.
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