Coppertone Stonecrop
Sedum adolphii · Native to Mexico
A glowing, copper-toned sedum with plump, pointed leaves on trailing stems. Warm, easy, and beautiful spilling over the edge of a pot or filling a mixed planter.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright light, including direct sun, which brings out its rich copper and bronze tones. In low light it reverts to plain green.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. It’s extremely drought-tolerant and prefers dry conditions between waterings.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining succulent soil, and fertilize lightly once a month during spring and summer.
Quick Tip
Dropped leaves root readily on the soil surface — an easy way to grow more plants for free.
Details
Its small, plump, bead-like leaves grow densely along trailing stems, creating a warm, glowing appearance.
- ✅ Beautiful copper-toned foliage
- ✅ Excellent trailing or groundcover succulent
- ✅ Very 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 — just avoid overwatering, which is the main thing that troubles it.
Plant Bio
Sedum adolphii · Golden / Coppertone Sedum
Coppertone Stonecrop is a Mexican sedum grown for its warm, sunset coloring. Like other stonecrops, it’s a tough, sun-loving succulent that thrives in lean, fast-draining conditions.
Its plump, pointed leaves form loose rosettes along stems that lengthen and trail or sprawl as the plant grows. In bright light those leaves turn glowing shades of gold, copper, and orange, often with rosy-red edges; in shade they stay a cooler yellow-green. Clusters of small white star-shaped flowers can appear in the cooler months.
It’s fast, forgiving, and very easy to propagate — dropped leaves and stem cuttings root with almost no effort — which makes it a favorite “spiller” in mixed containers and a great groundcover.
Care is simple: the more sun, the more color; gritty soil; and water only when fully dry.
How is it different from other sedums?
- It turns vivid copper-orange in strong light, where many sedums stay green or blue.
- Its pointed, jelly-bean leaves trail along lengthening stems.
- It propagates almost effortlessly from leaves and cuttings.
Note: Generally considered non-toxic, but grown for ornament rather than eating. The main care risk is overwatering — keep it dry between drinks.