Gold Sedum

Gold Sedum (Sedum nussbaumerianum)

• Other Known Names: Coppertone Stonecrop, Sedum nussbaumerianum, Orange Delight
• Genus: Sedum
• Species: nussbaumerianum

Aesthetic Description

Gold Sedum is succulent sunshine. Its elongated leaves grow in dense, open rosettes, glowing with coppery gold tones in bright conditions. New growth starts green and warms to orange as the plant matures or becomes sun-stressed. The trailing stems create a soft cascade of glowing foliage, and tiny white flowers may appear like sparkles above the amber mass. It’s warm, welcoming, and absolutely impossible to overlook in a sunny spot.

Scientific Description

Sedum nussbaumerianum is a shrubby, mat-forming succulent native to Mexico. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and grows in low, branching stems with thick, spatulate leaves. The plant produces white, star-shaped flowers and exhibits intense orange pigmentation when exposed to full sun or temperature fluctuations.

General Botanical Information

Excellent for warm climates, succulent bowls, or as a spiller in mixed arrangements. It’s fast-growing and can root easily from dropped leaves or stem cuttings. Best color is achieved in poor, well-drained soil and full exposure.

Care Description

• Light: Full sun to strong filtered light

• Watering: Infrequent; drought-tolerant once established

• Soil: Gritty, fast-draining succulent mix

• Feeding: Light feeding in spring or summer

• Repotting: Every 2–3 years, or when pot becomes full