Many flower lovers think that Sedum album and Sedum rubrotinctum are the same succulent plant because they look quite similar in appearance. Actually, this is a misconception. The world is vast and full of wonders, and in nature there are plenty of different plant species that look alike. So, since Sedum album and Sedum rubrotinctum are not the same succulent plant, what are the differences between them?

Sedum album and Sedum rubrotinctum

Sedum album is a very cute succulent plant, and it is very popular nowadays for growing as a potted plant. The reason people call it "rubrotinctum" is mainly because the two are extremely similar. Since these are two different plants, we need to list the differences between them so that every flower lover can be convinced. Now please follow Huayoujun and take a look at the differences between Sedum album and Sedum rubrotinctum!

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I. Difference in origin

Sedum album is a succulent plant native to Europe, and in the wild it is often seen in rock crevices; while Sedum rubrotinctum is the product of artificial hybridization, and in China it is a succulent variety that is artificially bred and cultivated, and generally cannot be seen outdoors.

Sedum rubrotinctum

II. Difference in appearance

Under normal care and management conditions, the difference in appearance between the two is mainly the difference in height and length. The growing height of Sedum album is generally kept at 10-50 cm, and the leaf length is generally 0.6-1.2 cm; while the growing height of Sedum rubrotinctum is generally kept at 10-20 cm, and the leaf length is about 2 cm. It is very difficult to distinguish them by this point. If both are mature, they are easier to tell apart, but sometimes when Sedum rubrotinctum is slightly leggy it is as tall and long as Sedum album, and it still cannot be distinguished.

III. Difference in flowering

The flowering periods of the two are also different. The flowering period of Sedum album is usually from June to August, while the flowering period of Sedum rubrotinctum is generally between winter and early spring; and there are also obvious differences in flower color. The flowers of Sedum album are mostly white, while the flowers of Sedum rubrotinctum are mostly yellow-red.

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IV. Difference in habits

Although both have relatively strong drought tolerance, by comparison, Sedum album is often a little more drought-resistant; their cold tolerance is also different. Sedum album can withstand a low temperature of -15°C, while the temperature in the growing environment of Sedum rubrotinctum cannot be lower than 5°C.

Based on the comparison in the above aspects, I believe everyone can easily distinguish these two plants. In fact, even if the two are almost similar in appearance, as long as we observe carefully and compare comprehensively, we can usually distinguish them fairly easily.

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