Carnicolor Stonecrop
Sedum adolphii ‘Carnicolor’ · Native to Mexico
A warm-hued sedum with thick, banana-shaped leaves that flush orange, pink, and gold in bright sun. Easy, colorful, and pet-friendly — lovely as a filler or trailing accent.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect to direct light. Sun is the key to its color — it flushes orange, pink, and gold in bright light and fades to green in shade.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. It stores moisture in its fleshy leaves and is highly drought-tolerant — use a pot with good drainage to avoid root rot.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent soil, and fertilize lightly once a month during spring and summer.
Quick Tip
Dropped leaves root easily on the soil surface — a simple way to make more plants for free.
Details
This cultivar features clusters of thick, banana-shaped leaves that display a warm spectrum of orange and coral hues in full sun. The color fades to green in lower light, so sun exposure is key to its best look.
- ✅ Flushes gorgeous orange, pink, and gold in bright light
- ✅ Striking banana-shaped leaves with great texture
- ✅ Easy-care, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to repot or divide as it spreads.
Good to Know
🐾 Non-toxic to humans and generally considered pet-safe — a great choice for households with pets and children.
Plant Bio
Sedum adolphii ‘Carnicolor’
Carnicolor Stonecrop is a colorful cultivar of Sedum adolphii, the Coppertone Sedum, a sun-loving stonecrop native to Mexico. Where the standard plant glows copper-orange, the ‘Carnicolor’ selection leans into warmer pink and coral tones.
Its leaves are thick, plump, and gently banana- or boat-shaped, gathered into loose rosettes along trailing stems. In bright light they flush vivid orange, pink, and gold; in shade they relax to a plain yellow-green, so a sunny spot is the secret to its best color.
It’s fast, forgiving, and very easy to propagate from leaves or cuttings — a natural choice for spilling over the edge of a mixed planter.
Care is simple: lots of light for color, gritty soil, and water only when fully dry.
How is it different from other sedums?
- It flushes warm pink, coral, and gold rather than staying green or blue.
- Its plump, banana-shaped leaves give it a distinctive texture.
- It’s pet-friendly — a nice bonus among colorful succulents.
Note: Sedums like this are generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe, but are grown for ornament rather than eating. The main care risk is overwatering — keep it dry between drinks.