Care
Give the color some light
Bright light brings out the warm coral and bronze tones. Outdoors, morning sun or several hours of direct light is a good start. Acclimate it gradually if it has been growing indoors.
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Coral Reef Sedum
Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef'
A low, trailing stonecrop with small rounded leaves that shift from green to coral, bronze, and red as the light and seasons change. This identification fits the plant much better than upright 'Autumn Joy' sedum.
☀Light
Sun to bright part sun
◒Water
Dry somewhat between drinks
◇Soil
Lean and fast draining
↘Habit
Trailing, spreading stems
Planting
Let it spill or spread
Use it near the edge of a container, in a rock garden, or wherever the stems can trail. Good drainage matters more than rich soil. Avoid a low spot that stays wet after rain.
Propagation
Stem pieces root readily
Snip a healthy stem, remove the lowest leaves, and let the cut end dry for a day. Tuck it into barely moist, gritty soil. Keep it bright but out of harsh sun until it begins making new growth.
Problems
Too much water is the usual trouble
Soft stems, yellowing leaves, or sudden collapse suggest wet soil or poor drainage. Sparse, green growth may need more light. A few dropped leaves are not a loss—they may root where they land.