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Creeping Stonecrop

4.6 out of 5 (12 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

About Creeping Stonecrop

Perennial herb with fleshy, flat or rounded leaves, flowers 4-5-parted, yellow, white, or red, attracting bees and butterflies. Space 4 to 6 inches apart, good drought tolerance. Causes low toxicity if eaten.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phedimus spurius

Genus

Phedimus

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Two-Row Stonecrop, Two-Row Stonecrop, Dragon's Blood Stonecrop, Dragons Blood, Caucasian Stonecrop and Sedum spurium

How to care for Creeping Stonecrop

💦 Water

How often to water your Creeping Stonecrop

Creeping Stonecrop needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Two-Row Stonecrop in your home

Creeping Stonecrop love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Creeping Stonecrop does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Creeping Stonecrop in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Creeping Stonecrop

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Creeping Stonecrop: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Creeping Stonecrop after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Creeping Stonecrop is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Two-Row Stonecrop →

Common Two-Row Stonecrop Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Creeping Stonecrop thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Two-Row Stonecrop Water Frequency →

Two-Row Stonecrop Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Creeping Stonecrop requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Two-Row Stonecrop Light Requirements →

Two-Row Stonecrop Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Creeping Stonecrop is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Creeping Stonecrop prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Two-Row Stonecrop Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Creeping Stonecrop is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Two-Row Stonecrop →

When and How to Successfully Repot Two-Row Stonecrop →

What Are Healthy Two-Row Stonecrop Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Creeping Stonecrop grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Two-Row Stonecrop →

🌎 Native Region

Creeping Stonecrop is native to Eastern Europe and Asia.

🌸 Flowers

Creeping Stonecrop produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Two-Row Stonecrop Flowers →

Is Two-Row Stonecrop an Annual Plant? →

Is Two-Row Stonecrop a Perennial Plant? →

Common Two-Row Stonecrop Flower Problems →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Creeping Stonecrop grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Two-Row Stonecrop Lifecycle →

Two-Row Stonecrop Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Two-Row Stonecrop →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Creeping Stonecrop can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Two-Row Stonecrop Temperature Tolerance →

Two-Row Stonecrop Hardiness Zones →

Is Two-Row Stonecrop a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Creeping Stonecrop can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Two-Row Stonecrop →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Two-Row Stonecrop →

What Eats Two-Row Stonecrop? →

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Creeping Stonecrop. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

Care Summary for Creeping Stonecrop

Creeping Stonecrop

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 8

Survivor 6

Easy to propagate 4

Large, lush leaves 3

Pest magnet 1

Browns easily 1

@@BrandyLVSplants

93 Plants

6,167 XP

02/05/2022

He grows outside, but after seeing all these pics of potted plants growing inside, I may bring in a little piece this spring. He is one of my first outside plants. He never fails to return no matter how much snow we get. ❤️🍃❄️

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Creeping Stonecrop plant photo by @BrandyLVSplants named Old Boy on Greg, the plant care app.

@@blackberryjammer

1 Plants

32 XP

Fredericktown, MO

07/15/2021

its sick and adorable

Survivor

Fast grower

Creeping Stonecrop plant photo by @blackberryjammer named kitty on Greg, the plant care app.

@@elephantplantlover30

18 Plants

210 XP

06/21/2021

Haven’t had any problems with this plant! Easy and low maintenance. Lush and full dangly foliage.

Large, lush leaves

Creeping Stonecrop plant photo by @elephantplantlover30 named KiKi on Greg, the plant care app.

@Tracy

9 Plants

157 XP

Raleigh, NC

06/10/2021

Loves the direct sun but not for too long. Need to water often if it’s hot outside.

Fast grower

Creeping Stonecrop plant photo by Tracy named Oodles on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Cjsplanties

22 Plants

842 XP

04/30/2021

No matter what I do this thing won’t die. Roots hold onto ALOT of water makes it super prone to fungus gnats. It will keep growing no matter what you do to it. It has continually given me fungus gnats.

Pest magnet

Browns easily

Survivor