Golden Sedum
Sedum nussbaumerianum · Native to Mexico
A glowing, sun-loving sedum whose chubby, banana-shaped leaves turn from green to brilliant copper, gold, and orange in full sun. Versatile, easy, and pet-friendly.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect to direct light. In full sun its leaves glow copper, gold, and orange; in lower light they stay green.
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 and cuttings root with almost no effort — an easy way to make more plants for free.
Details
Golden Sedum produces rosette-like clusters of plump, copper-gold leaves on trailing stems. It’s versatile — lovely as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, or as a colorful accent in mixed containers.
- ✅ Brilliant copper-gold color in full sun
- ✅ Versatile — groundcover, baskets, or containers
- ✅ 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, shelf, or hanging planter, 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 nussbaumerianum · Golden / Coppertone Sedum
Golden Sedum is Sedum nussbaumerianum, a sun-loving stonecrop native to Mexico (closely related to — and often sold alongside — the Coppertone sedums). It’s grown above all for its warm, glowing color.
Its leaves are plump and pointed, gathered into loose rosettes along stems that lengthen and trail as the plant grows. Green in shade, they ignite into brilliant copper, gold, and orange under strong sun — the brighter the light, the warmer the glow. Clusters of fragrant white star-shaped flowers can appear in the cooler months.
It’s fast, forgiving, and effortless to propagate, which makes it a favorite groundcover and a great “spiller” in hanging baskets and mixed containers.
Care is simple: the more sun, the more color; gritty soil; and water only when fully dry.
What makes it special?
- It turns vivid copper-gold and orange in strong light.
- Its trailing stems make it versatile for baskets, beds, and pots.
- It’s pet-friendly and propagates almost effortlessly.
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.