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Container #26 (Joyful Succulents #5): Coppertone Plant

May 22, 2020 By Cindy Jungman, SDSU Extension Master Gardener

The orange color of this succulent really stands out, and it is enhanced by the matching container and rocks. This plant will be a lime green color under low light conditions. Give it full sun and it turns orange.

RECIPE:
• (1) Sedum nussbaumerianum “Coppertone”

TIPS:
• Pinching off the top of this plant when it is young will encourage branching.
• I like to top dress my succulent containers with pea gravel to give it a finished look.
• I also use unique rocks to add to give the containers a more natural look.
• This plant is easy to propagate by leaf or stem cuttings. Watch for upcoming posts on propagation!
• Click here to go to a PDF version of this post. https://sdsu.box.com/s/x20x2pg36k4754q2kkujiru9wdoplvso

Filed Under: Amazing Containers, Joyful Succulents

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