Cactus Sedum Lucidum

Sedum lucidum comes from the Latin sedo “to sit” in reference to its habitat and species name, lucidum “brilliant” speaking of the glow of its leaves. This crassula with the common name of always alive, is native to mountainous areas of Mexico and is considered a rare species.

It has erect stems, grey to red, green when young and forming a rosette that grows as leaves rise. They are quite simple, in the form of an egg or elliptical where at the edge, if and touch the sun to defend themselves, they turn red. Over time, it transforms with bush and can grow up to forty-five centimeters.

The flowers are grouped, white and the antennae of the center, the stamens are yellow. The flowering season is between February and March. To irrigate, they do not need much water, because their main enemy is excess moisture, much water is synonymous with plant death. Between spring and fall, in the heat season, once every fortnight and withdraw completely when it is cold. Before giving water again, the substrate must be allowed to dry completely.