Phedimus hybridus, commonly known as Hybrid Stonecrop, is a succulent plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family. It is a hybrid derived from two other Phedimus species: Phedimus spurius and Phedimus kamtschaticus. Native to Asia and Europe, this plant typically grows in rocky areas, cliffsides, and dry slopes.
The Hybrid Stonecrop features fleshy, green leaves with hints of red or purple along the edges, arranged in rosettes that can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. During the summer months, it produces small yellow flowers on tall stems.
This plant is easy to cultivate and requires minimal care. It prefers well-draining soil with moderate moisture but can withstand drought conditions once established. The succulent thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Hybrid Stonecrop serves multiple purposes: it is an excellent ornamental garden plant and can be used for ground cover to control erosion on slopes or rocky areas. The leaves possess medicinal properties and have traditionally been used to treat wounds, burns, insect bites, and various skin conditions.
Overall, Phedimus hybridus is an attractive, low-maintenance succulent, making it a popular choice for gardeners seeking easy-to-grow plants with ornamental value, suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Hybrid stonecrop has moderate disease resistance and is more sensitive to humidity. It is prone to illness when humidity is high and can develop root rot during dormancy. In terms of care, hybrid stonecrop tolerates drought but requires more frequent watering during the growing season. Watering should be sharply reduced or stopped entirely while it is dormant. Hybrid stonecrop is appropriate for growers with some experience, though it can be challenging to care for, especially during dormancy. It is particularly suited to people who can commit time to its care over the winter months.
How to keep Phedimus Hybridus.
Light
Native to dry areas, Hybrid stonecrop does best in full sun, its native habitat having intense sunlight and very little shade. It will also tolerate partial sun, providing some flexibility in its growth.
Temperature
Although Hybrid stonecrop can tolerate some heat, it mainly thrives and grows in cooler seasons and becomes dormant in summer. In hot summer temperatures, provide shade to prevent scorching from intense sunlight. Watering should be reduced or stopped during the hottest period to avoid root rot. It shows vigorous growth in winter and spring, and will continue to grow steadily as long as temperatures don’t fall too low.
Fertilizer
For Hybrid stonecrop, apply light doses of fertilizer one to two times a year during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter and summer, when the plant is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before fertilizing. Fertilizing helps sustain healthy growth and promotes blooming.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Phedimus
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-9
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 15 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Pale Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink, Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China
Other names.
